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Venezuelan Party Fritters with Polenta and Fennel Seeds
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6 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 35MINS

Venezuelan Party Fritters with Polenta and Fennel Seeds

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Sweet, aniseed, and soft, these party fritters are quite unique, to say the least, and although you might think fennel seeds are too strong and overpowering in this recipe they work incredibly. Make these fritters sweet or savory they are a fantastic universal party food option suitable for gluten-free and vegans.
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Mi Terruño Food
Hi, my name is Morella. I'm a foodie, cook, food photographer, and proud Italo - Venezuelan! My recipes are traditional creole cuisine of Venezuela, occasionally fused with traditional flavors of southern Italy.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCifZtpcvsUMy7gcL2zo83Rg
Sweet, aniseed, and soft, these party fritters are quite unique, to say the least, and although you might think fennel seeds are too strong and overpowering in this recipe they work incredibly. Make these fritters sweet or savory they are a fantastic universal party food option suitable for gluten-free and vegans.
35MINS
Total Time
$0.39
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
US / Metric
Harina P.a.n.® White Corn Meal
2 cups
Harina P.a.n.® White Corn Meal
Water
2 cups
Water
Caster Sugar
2/3 cup
Salt
1 tsp
Vegetable Oil
as needed
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
102
Fat
0.4 g
Protein
1.4 g
Carbs
25.1 g
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Mi Terruño Food
Hi, my name is Morella. I'm a foodie, cook, food photographer, and proud Italo - Venezuelan! My recipes are traditional creole cuisine of Venezuela, occasionally fused with traditional flavors of southern Italy.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCifZtpcvsUMy7gcL2zo83Rg

Author's Notes

Makes 20 fritters.

Because of the sugar, these fritters are not super crispy, and because they are made with polenta, they will become slightly chewy after a few hours.

For a sweeter version add an extra Tbsp of sugar and 1 1/2 tsp of fennel seeds.
For a savory version swap the sugar and fennel seeds for your savory options.
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
In a mixing bowl, mix the Harina P.a.n.® White Corn Meal (2 cups), Water (2 cups), Caster Sugar (2/3 cup), Fennel Seeds (1 Tbsp), and Salt (1 tsp) until you get a firm dough.
step 1 In a mixing bowl, mix the Harina P.a.n.® White Corn Meal (2 cups), Water (2 cups), Caster Sugar (2/3 cup), Fennel Seeds (1 Tbsp), and Salt (1 tsp) until you get a firm dough.
step 2
In a pot warm up the Vegetable Oil (as needed) at medium temperature or use a deep fryer.
step 3
Start to make the fritters. Take some dough and roll it in a bowl of the size of half of a golf ball. Then roll it out between your hands to form a sausage shape. Take both ends of the sausage and press them together to form a "tear" shape with a hole in the middle.
step 3 Start to make the fritters. Take some dough and roll it in a bowl of the size of half of a golf ball. Then roll it out between your hands to form a sausage shape. Take both ends of the sausage and press them together to form a "tear" shape with a hole in the middle.
step 4
Fry each fritter at medium temperature until they turn golden brown, approx 8 to 10 minutes. Once golden brown, remove them from the oil and place them over kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil.
step 4 Fry each fritter at medium temperature until they turn golden brown, approx 8 to 10 minutes. Once golden brown, remove them from the oil and place them over kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil.
step 5
Serve and Enjoy
step 5 Serve and Enjoy
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Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
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