How difficult is it to prepare Picarones con Chancaca?

This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Picarones con Chancaca?

The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 18 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

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.

Desserts • 22 de Apr de 2019

Recipe of Picarones con Chancaca

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Picarones are one of our favorite recipes because they are very rich and traditional at this time of year. Let's see how to prepare Picarones with Chancaca, they are doughs based on flour and pumpkin that are fried in plenty of oil and can be eaten sweet or savory; traditionally they were prepared by grandmothers and today they are usually found in most pastry shops; in life recipe we want to rescue this and other recipes and teach you how to prepare them, so today we will prepare pastries or picarones with chancaca.

Recipe Summary

Preparation

30 min

Cooking

20 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the syrup, to do this, place 400 ml of water, the chancaca, the cloves, the cinnamon, the orange peel and the vanilla essence in a pot. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes,

Step 2

Dissolve the cornstarch in 50 ml of water and add to the syrup, let it work for 5 minutes and turn off the kitchen.

Step 3

For the dough, chop a piece of pumpkin, skinless, and cook it with flush water until soft. Let it cool down.

Step 4

Dissolve the yeast in the milk and pour it over the pumpkin, mix and add the flour, knead until the ingredients are combined, it should acquire a sticky texture. Cover it with a cloth and leave it in a warm place until it doubles in size.