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Buñuelos Colombianos

Golden fried cheese fritters made with fresh mozzarella and potato starch. A beloved Colombian appetizer and street snack served warm and often enjoyed with a sweet drink or fruit.

25 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

ColombianAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs until well combined.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 cup potato starch, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to the eggs and mix until a thick batter forms.

  3. 3

    Fold 12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese cubed gently into the batter until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F.

  5. 5

    Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop batter balls into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.

  6. 6

    Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon.

  7. 7

    Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  8. 8

    Serve hot while the cheese inside is still warm and creamy.

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What is Buñuelos Colombianos?

Golden fried cheese fritters made with fresh mozzarella and potato starch. A beloved Colombian appetizer and street snack served warm and often enjoyed with a sweet drink or fruit. This reference files it under Colombian appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Buñuelos Colombianos?

For Buñuelos Colombianos, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Buñuelos Colombianos look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until evenly coated. Step 6: cook until golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon.

Why fold instead of stir in Buñuelos Colombianos?

Step 3 reads: "Fold 12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese cubed gently into the batter until evenly coated." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Can I make Buñuelos Colombianos dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Is Buñuelos Colombianos vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed and 2 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan appetizer collection.

How many calories are in Buñuelos Colombianos?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 8 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 350 mg sodium.

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