Sopaipillas con Pebre (Chilean Fried Pumpkin Dough with Salsa)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 1/4 cup Cilantro
• 1 small Aji pepper
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. 2On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
3. 3Cut the dough into circles or squares.
4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
5. 5Fry the sopaipillas until golden brown and puffed up, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. 6Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
7. 7For the pebre: Dice tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and aji pepper finely. Combine in a bowl with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt to taste.
8. 8Serve the sopaipillas warm with pebre on top.

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