Colombian Buñuelos

Ingredients

• 400g queso costeño or feta, finely grated
• 1 cup cassava starch
• 1/4 cup masarepa
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. Mix all the ingredients into a smooth dough.
2. Roll into small balls (about 3cm).
3. Heat oil to medium-low (about 160C) — too hot and they burn before cooking through.
4. Fry, turning often, for 5-6 minutes until deep golden and puffed.
5. Drain on paper.

Serving suggestions

• Traditional Christmas breakfast with natillas (custard).

Storage & reheating

Best fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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