Colombian Cuisine
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Buñuelos

Buñuelos are traditional Colombian fried dough balls made primarily from cheese and yucca flour. They are crispy on the outside and soft inside, commonly enjoyed during festive seasons like Christmas, symbolizing warmth and family gatherings.

6 ingredients
savorycheesycrispyslightly sweet
Indigenous60%
Spanish40%

Ingredients

  • white cheese (queso costeño)
    1 cup
  • yucca flour
    2 cups
  • eggs
    2
  • sugar
    2 tablespoons
  • baking powder
    1 teaspoon
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
    enough for deep frying

Method

Steps not available

Buñuelos have roots in Spanish colonial influence blending with indigenous ingredients, evolving into a beloved Colombian holiday treat.

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Indigenous60%
ingredients (yucca flour) and base dough
ingredients (cheese, eggs, sugar) and frying technique
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