Shabakiyya

In a bowl, mix 1 and 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground aniseed, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 tablespoon ground peanuts. Stir until the ingredients are combined.

Add 1 egg yolk and whisk until combined.

Add 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup liquid milk. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and becomes a runny batter.

Pour the batter into a tray. Put 1 cup of vegetable oil in a frying pan and heat it over medium heat.

Dip a shabakiyya spoon in the oil until it is very hot. Dip it into the batter, then place it in the oil until the shabakiyya separates from the spoon.

Turn the shabakiyya in the oil until it turns golden and is fully cooked.

Dip the shabakiyya in the sugar syrup as desired and serve it cold.