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Kaimati | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Kenya | TasteAtlas

Kaimati

Kaimati are sweet Kenyan dumplings consisting of flour, water, yogurt, yeast, and ghee. The dough is fried in oil until golden brown, then coated in sugar syrup made with sugar, water, lemon rinds, and a pinch of vanilla sugar or cardamom powder.


These sweet treats are especially popular during the month of Ramadan as a dessert or a snack.

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