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Sata Andagi (サーターアンダギー)

Japan

Sata Andagi

Traditional sweet donuts made with unrefined cane sugar, typical of Okinawa. Light and airy, coated with crunchy cracks, they are often served at celebrations and are considered a symbol of good luck.

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Sata Andagi step 1

    Sift the flour into a bowl, add the baking powder, and mix.

  2. Sata Andagi step 2

    In a separate bowl, beat the egg, add the sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp vegetable oil, and mix well.

  3. Sata Andagi step 3

    Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture, stirring vigorously with a spatula until a firm dough forms. If necessary, add 1 tbsp flour so the dough does not stick to the hands.

  4. Sata Andagi step 4

    Shape the dough into a ball, dust your hands with flour, and roll into balls about 3 cm in diameter.

  5. Sata Andagi step 5

    Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan to a depth of 3 cm and heat to 140 °C.

  6. Sata Andagi step 6

    Carefully lower the donuts into the hot oil, fry for 7–8 minutes, turning periodically, raising the temperature to 160 °C a few seconds before they are done.

  7. Sata Andagi step 7

    Remove the cooked donuts with a slotted spoon, let the oil drain, and serve warm.