tulumba
🇪🇬 A dish from Egypt
Tulumba, tolomba or bamiyeh is a deep-fried dessert found in Egypt, the Levant, Greece and the regional cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire. It is a fried batter soaked in syrup, similar to jalebis or churros.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | flour batter, water, sugar syrup, oil, lemon |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | piped batter deep-fried then soaked in syrup |
| 👅Flavour & style | crisp outside, very sweet and syrupy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | sweet dessert or street treat |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does tulumba come from?
tulumba is a dish that originated in Egypt.
What is tulumba?
Tulumba, tolomba or bamiyeh is a deep-fried dessert found in Egypt, the Levant, Greece and the regional cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire. It is a fried batter soaked in syrup, similar to jalebis or churros.