Colombian buñuelos are one of the most traditional holiday foods. These deep fried cheese bread uses few ingredients, requires little prep and yields a delicious end produc
INGREDIENTS
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 1/2 cups grated cotija cheese I used the ALDI brand (about 125 grams)
• 1 cup corn starch 100 grams
• 2 Tablespoons Cassava flour about 25 grams
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
• In a frying pot (I use a 2.5 quart dutch oven) add the vegetable oil and heat over medium heat until it reaches 350 Farenheit or 175 celsius
• In a bowl mix the corn starch, cassava flour, sugar and baking powder. Whisk until well combined
• Add the cheese and mix well
• Add the egg and milk and start kneading the dough until a smooth play dough-like consistency is achieved
• Form small round balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter r about 30 grams each
• Add them to the frying oil, making sure the oil conserves the temperature. If the oil starts getting hotter than 350 farenheit, reduce the heat until it is the desired temperature
• Fry the buñuelos for about 6 minutes, until golden brown
• Remove from the oil and place them on a plate with a paper towel to drain excess oil
• Allow them to cool down for about 10 minutes