Bunuelos Criollos Recipe

• 1 lb yuca peeled, large diced
• 1/2 lb boniato peeled, large diced
• 1/2 lb malanga peeled, large diced
• 1/4 lb calabaza peeled, large diced
• 3 x Large eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp star anise grnd
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour - (to 1 1/2)
• 1/2 c. canola oil for frying
• 2 c. sugar
• 4 c. water
• 3 x cinnamon sticks
• 3 piece star anise
• 1 x lemon zested

1. Boil all the vegetables till soft.
2. Drain and press through a food mill into a food mixer bowl, cold to room temperature.
3. With the paddle attachment, incorporate the Large eggs, salt and anise.
4. Stir while adding sufficient flour to create a dough which can be molded.
5. Roll dough into a rod and divide into 6-inch pcs.
6. Form figure eights from the pcs, and deep fry till golden.
7. Serve drizzled with Canela Syrup.
8. Canela Syrup: Combine all the ingredients for the syrup in a sauce pan.
9. Bring to a boil.
10. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer, uncovered, till the mix is the consistency of syrup, about 30 min.
11. This recipe yields 8 servings.

boniato, malanga, calabaza, eggs, salt, anise grnd, allpurpose, canola oil, sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, star anise, lemon zested

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bunuelos-criollos-95081 (may not work)