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Spicy Peruvian Cheese Fritters
A crispy Indian-inspired snack combining the heat of Peruvian peppers with the creaminess of cheese.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 Fiery Peruvian peppers
- ●1 cup Gram flourall-purpose flour
- ●1 cup Shredded cheeseMonterey Jack or similar
- ●2 tsp Taco seasoning
- ●1 tsp Baking powder
- ●1/2 tsp Salt
- ●1/2 cup Vegetable oilfor frying
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the gram flour, shredded cheese, taco seasoning, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Add the chopped Peruvian peppers and mix well.
- 4
Add water as needed to form a thick batter.
- 5
Using a spoon, drop small balls of the batter into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry the fritters until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- 7
Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 8
Serve hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.