Preparation time: 1 hr 20 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Level: Intermediate
Ingredients:
1 lb. flour
10 leaves culantro
5 small cloves garlic
1 small hot pepper
1/2 tsp. saffron
1 tsp. yeast
1 tsp. salt
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Oil for frying
Directions:
Mix the flour, yeast and baking powder. Add the saffron and salt. Mix well.
In a separate bowl mix minced culantro leaves, minced hot peppers, garlic and water. Add about three tablespoons of it to the flour a little at a time while mixing.
Mix to a smooth thick paste and leave to raise for about an hour.
The spoon should be dipped into a cup of water before it is dipped in the batter. Heat oil in a heavy skillet and drop batter of tablespoonful into the hot oil. Cook until slightly brown.
Drain and place on paper towels.
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Source: simplytrinicooking.com
