Bunuelos Criollos Recipe

Name: Bunuelos Criollos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound yuca, peeled, large dice; 1/2 pound boniato, peeled, large dice; 1/2 pound malanga, peeled, large dice; 1/4 pound calabaza, peeled, large dice; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon star anise, ground; 1/2 cup to 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup canola oil for frying; Canela Syrup, recipe follows; 2 cups sugar; 4 cups water; 3 sticks cinnamon; 3 pieces star anise; 1 lemon, zested

Servings: persons

1 pound yuca, peeled, large dice
1/2 pound boniato, peeled, large dice
1/2 pound malanga, peeled, large dice
1/4 pound calabaza, peeled, large dice
3 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon star anise, ground
1/2 cup to 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup canola oil for frying
Canela Syrup, recipe follows
2 cups sugar
4 cups water
3 sticks cinnamon
3 pieces star anise
1 lemon, zested

1
Boil all the vegetables until soft.
2
Drain and press through a food mill into a food mixer bowl, cool to room temperature.
3
With the paddle attachment, incorporate the eggs, salt and anise.
4
Stir while adding enough flour to create a dough that can be molded.
5
Roll dough into a rod and divide into 6-inch pieces.
6
Form figure eights from the pieces, and deep fry until golden brown.
7
Serve drizzled with Canela Syrup.
8
Combine all the ingredients for the syrup in a sauce pan.
9
Bring to a boil.
10
Reduce the heat to low and let simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is the consistency of syrup, about 30 minutes.

1031

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound yuca, peeled, large dice, 1/2 pound boniato, peeled, large dice, 1/2 pound malanga, peeled, large dice, 1/4 pound calabaza, peeled, large dice, and more.

Yes, Bunuelos Criollos 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bunuelos Criollos

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Variations & substitutions

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