Pampoenkoekies: Discover the Secret to Perfect Fritters!
Pampoenkoekies are delicious South African pumpkin fritters that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for a snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: South African
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, and eggs.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can bake the fritters instead of frying them.
- These fritters can be served with syrup or honey for added sweetness.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure crispy fritters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg