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Colombian Buñuelos Recipe

Erica Dinho
5 from 92 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 212 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • Canola or Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 + ¾ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup yuca flour or tapioca starch
  • 1 cup finely grated feta cheese
  • 1 cup finely grated Queso fresco or fresh farmer cheese
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 5 tablespoons milk or more if necessary

Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients, except the oil in a medium bowl and mix well using your hands until soft and smooth 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 and fry for about 3 to 4 minutes or until gilden 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
Keyword buñuelos, colombian christmas food, navidad
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