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Ingredients
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9 ounces zapallo squash
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4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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10 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 cups canola oil for pan-frying
Directions
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Peel, seed, and cut zapallo into chunks. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until zapallo is soft and easily pierced with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
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Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl, and set aside. Stir together squash and melted butter. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and satiny, adding a little more flour if necessary. Cover dough with a towel and allow to rest 15 minutes.
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Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick, and cut into 3-inch diameter circles. Poke each circle a few times with a fork to make holes and prevent rising.
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Pour oil into a large, deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot, 385 degrees F (195 degrees C). Place several of the dough circles into hot oil; cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cook remainder of dough circles in batches.
Tips
Zapallo, sometimes called Jamaican pumpkin, is a type of winter squash from South America. If it's not available, sugar pumpkin makes a good substitute.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
286 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
36g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 286 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
Sodium 369mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 5g | 10% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 16mg | 1% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 125mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.