Buñuelos (Colombian Fritters)
Sweet and savory cheese fritters, a popular Colombian treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Queso Costeño or feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Tapioca starch
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 cups Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, combine the crumbled cheese, tapioca starch, cornstarch, baking powder, and sugar.
- 2In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.
- 3Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- 4Heat oil in a large pot or deep fryer over medium heat.
- 5Shape the dough into small balls, about 2.54 cm in diameter.
- 6Fry the buñuelos until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Ensure they float to the top and are evenly browned.
- 7Remove the buñuelos and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm.
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