World Flavors Cookbook

Mandocas

Venezuelan fried corn and papelón rings — a sweet, savory ring-shaped fritter from Zulia state eaten for breakfast with cheese.

Cuisine: Venezuela

Ingredients

• 2 cups masarepa
• 1/2 cup papelón, grated (or brown sugar)
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tsp salt
• Oil for frying
• Queso blanco to serve

Instructions

1. Mix masarepa, papelón, salt, and water into a smooth dough.
2. Take a handful. Roll into a rope. Form into a ring.
3. Fry in hot oil until golden.
4. Serve with crumbled queso blanco alongside.