Pişi. In New Zealand and other areas such as Hawaii, the Māori people cook Parāoa Parai, a fry bread that is a traditional part of a Matariki feast. Preparation Fried dough is made by deep-frying a portion of risen yeast dough. The dough acquires an irregular, bubbly appearance from being fried. The dough may then be sprinkled with a variety of toppings, such as granulated sugar, powdered sugar, cinnamon, fruit sauce, chocolate sauce, cheese, maple syrup, whipped cream, tomato sauce (with optional grated Parmesan cheese), garlic butter, lemon juice, honey, butter, nuts, or a combination of these. Gallery See also Beignet Funnel cake Poori Shelpek Youtiao Zeppole List of deep fried foods List of fried dough foods References External links St. Petersburg (Florida) Times article, Distinction between funnel cakes and elephant ears American desserts ! Canadian cuisine Canadian desserts