Cookbook:Kala (Liberian Fritters)

Kala is a great and mouth watering snack, similar to Nigerian puff-puff.

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon salt or to taste
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 3–4 cups warm water
 * 4½ teaspoon active dry yeast
 * 6–7 cups all purpose flour
 * Vegetable oil for deep frying

Procedure

 * 1) Combine the salt, sugar, warm water, and yeast in a medium-size bowl. Set aside for about 5–7 minutes.
 * 2) Add the flour and mix very well; if you have a mixer, use it.
 * 3) Let the mixture rise for approximately 2 hours.
 * 4) Pour the vegetable oil in a large saucepan until it reaches at least 5 cm deep—too little oil will result in flatter fritter. Heat over medium heat—a drop of batter should rise to the surface and start sizzling.
 * 5) Use a spoon or your hands to drop dollops of batter into the hot oil. Fry for a few minutes until golden brown on one side. Turn the ball to the other side and fry until golden brown.
 * 6) Use a large perforated spoon to remove the fritters and place them on paper towels to soak up excess oil.
 * 7) If desired, roll the finished product in powdered sugar or table sugar.

Tips and Variations

 * If you want to get crunchy kala, do not overcrowd the frying pan while frying.
 * You can cut back on the salt as desired.
 * This delicious snack can be eaten for breakfast, during relaxation, and even as a side dish.