Calabaza Fritters
(Frituras Calabaza) Makes 12 fritters or 4 servings
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds calabaza squash
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
Cooking oil
Method
- Peel calabaza, cut into chunks and boil in a large pot of water until tender.
- Drain water and mash calabaza then drain again.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups of mashed calabaza together with butter, egg and sugar. Sift flour with nutmeg and cinnamon and add to calabaza mixture.
- Mix well and drop spoonfuls into heated oil such as a deep fryer. Oil should be enough to cover fritters.
- Cook until both sides are lightly browned and serve hot.
