World Flavors Cookbook

Mandoca

Name: Mandoca
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Venezuela
Ingredients: 1 cup pre-cooked cornmeal; 1 very ripe plantain, mashed; 1/2 cup grated salty cheese; 1/4 cup sugar or panela; Anise seeds (optional); Oil for frying

Sweet corn and plantain donuts in a ring shape, typical of the Zulia region.

Cuisine: Venezuela

Ingredients

1 cup pre-cooked cornmeal
1 very ripe plantain, mashed
1/2 cup grated salty cheese
1/4 cup sugar or panela
Anise seeds (optional)
Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix mashed plantain, cornmeal, cheese, and sugar into a dough. 2. Form long "snakes" and loop them into rings. 3. Deep fry until dark golden brown. 4. Serve warm with more fresh cheese.