Colombian Buñuelos Recipe
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup yucca flour or tapioca starch
- 1 cup finely grated feta cheese
- ½ cup finely grated Queso fresco or fresh farmer cheese
- 2 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients, except the oil in a medium bowl and mix well using your hands until soft dough is obtained.
- Form small balls using your hands.
- In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil to 300°F (Warm, not very hot). Carefully drop the balls in the warm oil. Cover the pot and after about 3 to 4 minutes, turn the heat up and fry until golden brown.
- Remove from the oil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve.
Notes
Frying Colombian buñuelos using the right temperature is very important. The oil can't be very hot or very cold. Be sure the oil is heated to 300 to 320 grades F.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 271IUCalcium: 202mgIron: 1mg
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