Peruvian Picarones

Name: Peruvian Picarones
Prep time: 43 min
Cook time: 3 min
Yield: 50
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Picarones are a traditional dessert from Peru. Its shape is similar to donuts and could be described as a dessert similar to donuts, which are very common throughout Latin America. Picarones are prepared with sweet potato and Zapallo, a very common pumpkin in Peru and other Latin countries. They are accompanied by a spiced honey or molasses, made from piloncillo, also known as chancaca or panela. Do not miss this recipe for Peruvian picarones!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 06-08-2021

Preparation

40 mins

3 mins

Low

For the dough: Mix the yeast, sugar and warm water (it can be the water from the cooking of the pumpkin and sweet potato), rest for 10 minutes and reserve. Then mix the pumpkin puree, sweet potato puree, anise seed, and flour by hand, then add the yeast and a little more water (about 1.5 cups). It is important that when mixing the dough you hit hard against the container to incorporate air, since it must be a very soft and smooth dough. You will know that it is ready when it forms "little eyes". Let stand until fermented, about 1 hour. While the dough rests, take advantage and make the molasses incorporating the brown sugar, water, fig leaf, cinnamon, cloves and orange. Boil the mixture for about 10 minutes, until you get a semi-thick texture. Chill. To form the picarones: Soak your hand in a bowl of salted water and take a portion of the dough; Take it from one end and the dough, being so soft, will begin to stretch. At that time, take the opportunity to form the hole in the center with your fingers and immediately pour into the hot oil. Stir the picarón, turning it inside the oil with the help of a wooden stick; fry for 3 minutes. Serve the picarones accompanied by the spiced molasses and enjoy.

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