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Breads & doughs

Mandocas from Zulia

Name: Mandocas from Zulia
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 34 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Venezuela
Ingredients: 1 large ripe plantain; 100 g of papelon in pieces; 150 g of water; 250 g of precooked corn flour; 100 g of grated white cheese; 1 teaspoon of sweet anise; 1 pinch of salt; Plenty of oil for frying

By Felipe H.

Fried corn and plantain rings sweetened with papelon, typical of Zulia.

VegetarianGluten-free

45 minTime

5Servings

MediumDifficulty

VenezuelaCuisine

Ingredients

1 large ripe plantain
100 g of papelon in pieces
150 g of water
250 g of precooked corn flour
100 g of grated white cheese
1 teaspoon of sweet anise
1 pinch of salt
Plenty of oil for frying

Step-by-step

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Put the papelon and water in the mixing bowl and dissolve 6 min/90 degrees/speed 2 forming a syrup.
Add the ripe plantain in pieces and blend 15 sec/speed 5.
Add the grated cheese, anise and salt and mix 10 sec/speed 3.
Add the precooked corn flour and knead 1 min/dough speed until a workable dough forms.
Let the dough rest 5 minutes so it hydrates completely.
Shape little rolls and join them at the ends, giving them a ring or figure-eight shape.
Fry the mandocas in hot oil at 170 degrees for 4 minutes until golden and drain on paper.

Tips

If the dough sticks, dampen your hands with a little water.
Serve them hot at breakfast spread with butter or cream.
The sweet and savory balance of the papelon with the cheese makes them irresistible.