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🌍Authentic French recipe from a France-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Beignets

Cultural Context

Originating in France, beignets are deep-fried pastries often enjoyed during celebrations and festivals, particularly during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Traditionally, they are served warm and dusted with powdered sugar, symbolizing indulgence and festivity. Today, beignets have gained international popularity, with variations found in various cultures, including the famous New Orleans-style beignets that attract visitors from around the world.

FrenchFRdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1200g banane plantain
110g farine de riz
65g farine de blé
45g farine de maïzéna
1 c à s farine de riz gluant
20g de sucre
1/2 c à c la levure chimique
1 pincé de sel
1 c à c sésames
200ml d'eau
100ml lait de coco

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar frying properties.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia lowers calories while brown sugar adds a richer flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan alternative with binding properties.

1

Peel and mash the plantain bananas.

2

In a bowl, combine the rice flour, wheat flour, cornstarch, glutinous rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3

Add the mashed plantains to the dry ingredients and mix well.

4

Gradually add water and coconut milk to the mixture until a smooth batter forms.

5

Fold in the sesame seeds.

6

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

7

Spoon the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfryingrising

Equipment Needed

frying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

French doughnutsFried pastries
Local Name: Beignets

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