Vida Recetas Editorial
The sopaipilla is a classic of Chilean gastronomy: a fried dough, soft and fluffy on the inside, with a subtle squash flavor that makes it unique. It is traditionally eaten on rainy days, accompanied by pebre, mustard, ketchup, or even as a base for dishes like the 'chacarero'. Its origins date back to colonial times, and today it is an icon of the country's street food.
The combination of cooked squash and flour creates a moist and tender dough that, when fried, puffs up slightly and acquires an irresistible texture. The egg adds structure, while the baking powder ensures a slight rise. It is a versatile recipe: you can make them sweet (with powdered sugar and cinnamon) or savory, as presented here.
Perfect for those looking for a traditional Chilean bite, for sharing with family, or for surprising with a homemade treat. Although it requires a bit of patience in the kneading, the result is worth it.
Prep
60 min
Cook
5 min
Servings
14
Calories
150 kcal
Mix the flour with the baking powder, add the egg, the pinch of salt and place the cooked pumpkin; with your hands, grind and integrate the ingredients. The amount of water varies depending on the quality of the flour, so we recommend that you add the water little by little, until the dough has a consistency that allows you to touch it without sticking to your fingers.
Wrap it in film and refrigerate for 1 hour, then stretch the dough and use a dough cutter, or with the help of a plate and knife you are making the soup.
Once you have them cut, make some holes in them with your fork.
Heat up a lot of oil, enough to cover the sopaipillas; when it is around 160º it starts to fry them; if you don't have a thermometer, try it with a piece of dough, if it starts to bubble as soon as you insert it, the oil will be ready.
He is very carefully placing the sopaipillas, they should not stick together so it is better to do them in small batches. Once they are browned, remove them from the oil.
If you want to make them puree, and turn this savory preparation into a sweet one, you only have to prepare a syrup, to find out how it is prepared, we recommend you visit our recipe for picarones with chancaca.
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 60 minutes and the cooking time is 5 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 14 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
