West Indian Pumpkin Fritters (Frituras de Calabaza)

Name: West Indian Pumpkin Fritters (Frituras de Calabaza)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean,Latin
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds calabaza flesh with the rind and seeds removed; 1 tablespoon salt; 8 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Sweet West Indian pumpkin fritters, commonly served in the Caribbean, make excellent appetizers or breakfast items, perfect with butter or syrup.

⭐ 4.4 (18 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 45 minTotal: 65 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Snack Breakfast

Cuisine Tags:

Caribbean Latin

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Instructions

Start boiling water in a pot with salt; add 1 1/2-inch calabaza pieces. Simmer covered for 30 minutes until soft.
Drain the cooked calabaza in a colander for 15 minutes to remove excess liquid.
In a bowl, combine the drained calabaza with sugar, flour, and vanilla; mix thoroughly.
Heat oil to 350°F in a frying pan. Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and cook for approximately 2 minutes per side until golden.
Drain fritters on paper towels before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 334 kcal

Carbohydrate: 41 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 2 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 804 mg

Sugar: 27 g

Fat: 18 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g