Same dish, different world

Plain Fried Dough

Simple, often unsweetened or lightly sweetened, doughs that are deep-fried until golden and crisp.

6 versions across the world · 6 on Polydish

Youtiao, the version of plain fried dough

Youtiao—

A Chinese long strip of deep-fried wheat flour dough, often eaten for breakfast.

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Home-made Mandazi, the version of plain fried dough

Home-made Mandazi—

A Kenyan deep-fried dough, lightly sweetened and often spiced.

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Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling), the version of plain fried dough

Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling)—

A Jamaican sweet fried dumpling made from flour and cornmeal.

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Mandoca, the version of plain fried dough

Mandoca—

A Venezuelan ring-shaped fried dough made from plantains and cornmeal.

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Mekitsa, the version of plain fried dough

Mekitsa—

This Bulgarian dish is a deep-fried, soft dough made with yogurt.

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Jamaican Fried Dumplings, the version of plain fried dough

Jamaican Fried Dumplings—

These Jamaican dumplings are made from flour and deep-fried until golden.

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