Luscious Ethiopian Dabo Kolo with Honey Infusion

Crispy Spice-Coated Snack Bites Sweetened with a Honey Twist

Enjoy these irresistible Ethiopian snack bites, spiced and lightly coated with a honey infusion for a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

1 h 45 min
6
Easy

Ingredients

For the Dabo Kolo Dough

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Chickpea flour

1/4 cup

Salt

1/2 tsp

Ground cardamom

1 tsp

Ground cinnamon

1 tsp

Cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp

Honey

3 tbsp

Sunflower oil

1/4 cup

Warm water

1/2 cup

For the Honey Infusion

Honey

1/4 cup

Water

1 tbsp

Ground cardamom

1/2 tsp

Preparation

Preparing the Dough

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.

Add Honey and Oil

Add honey and sunflower oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Knead the Dough

Gradually add warm water and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.

Over-kneading can make the dough tough. Handle gently.

Resting the Dough

Wrap the Dough

Wrap the dough in a clean cloth or plastic wrap.

Rest the Dough

Let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

Cooking Process

Divide and Roll

Divide the dough into four portions and roll each into a thin log.

Cut into Pieces

Cut the logs into small bite-sized pieces.

Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place dough pieces on a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

Plating & Serving

Luscious Ethiopian Dabo Kolo with Honey Infusion

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Serve Warm

Serve warm with the honey infusion drizzled over the top for a sweet, spicy crunch.

Sauce Pairings

Honey Infusion

warm and drizzled

Spiced yogurt sauce

for dipping

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Fresh mint leavesToasted sesame seeds

Perfect Sides

Spiced tea

Fresh fruit slices