DINNER IN 45 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Mix the pumpkin and egg. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and stir to a thick batter.
DINNER IN 45 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
DESSERT
Pumpkin Fritters
South African pumpkin fritters (pampoenkoekies) with cinnamon sugar, made from cooked butternut or pumpkin. Makes about 16.
Total time45 min
YieldServes 16
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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Method
4 steps · about 45 minutes total
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Step 2
Heat about 1 cm of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Step 3
Drop in tablespoons of batter and fry for two to three minutes a side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towel.
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Step 4
Mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the fritters while they are warm.
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Cooking notes
Drain the cooked pumpkin well; wet pumpkin makes the fritters heavy.
Fry a test fritter first and adjust the heat so the inside cooks before the outside gets too dark.
Never leave hot oil unattended.
Good to know
Yes. Butternut is sweeter and works very well.
Both. They are served as a side dish with Sunday lunch, or as a dessert with caramel sauce or ice cream.
Fry it within an hour or two; the baking powder loses its lift if the batter stands too long.
About this recipe
Pampoenkoekies, pumpkin fritters, are a much-loved South African side dish and dessert. Soft inside and golden outside, they are finished with cinnamon sugar or a quick caramel sauce.
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