Buñuelos Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Buñuelos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet potatoes; 1 pound malanga, peeled and cut into 4-inch chunks; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 egg yolks, beaten; 1/8 teaspoon anise extract (optional); All-purpose flour; Vegetable oil; Powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 pound sweet potatoes
1 pound malanga, peeled and cut into 4-inch chunks
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/8 teaspoon anise extract (optional)
All-purpose flour
Vegetable oil
Powdered sugar

1
Bring sweet potatoes and malanga with water to cover and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and cook 20 minutes or just until tender. (Do not cook until mushy.) Drain well. Cool; peel sweet potatoes. Grate malanga and sweet potatoes into a large bowl.
2
Stir together 1 cup flour, baking soda, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Stir in beaten egg yolks; gently stir in grated potatoes and malanga. If desired, stir in anise extract.
3
Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. With floured hands, roll each piece into a ball; roll each ball into an 8-inch rope on a floured surface, adding additional flour to hands and surface as needed. Shape each rope into a figure eight, pinching ends together.
4
Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a Dutch oven; heat to 375u00b0. Fry bunuelos, in batches, 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain well on paper towels. Sprinkle with sugar; serve immediately.

278

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sweet potatoes, 1 pound malanga, peeled and cut into 4-inch chunks, 2 teaspoons salt, divided, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Buñuelos falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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