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Yaniqueque

Cultural Context

Yaniqueque, a beloved Dominican snack, has roots in the coastal regions where it was traditionally sold by street vendors. These crispy fritters are often enjoyed by locals with a side of fresh fruit or as a quick breakfast. Today, yaniqueque is popular not only in the Dominican Republic but also among Caribbean communities worldwide, celebrated for its simplicity and delightful crunch.

DominicanDOsnack
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup warm water
vegetable oil for frying

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and lactose-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

1

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to a bowl.

2

Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to the flour.

3

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

4

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the microwave and add it to the bowl.

5

Mix all the ingredients together.

6

Gradually add 1/2 cup of warm water until a homogeneous dough forms.

7

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes.

8

Form the dough into a ball and let it rest for at least 1 hour, covered.

9

After resting, sprinkle some flour on the surface and roll out the dough.

10

Use a glass to cut out discs from the dough.

11

You should get about 14 discs.

12

Let the remaining dough rest for 5 minutes before rolling it out again.

13

Heat a skillet with plenty of vegetable oil for frying.

14

Carefully stretch the dough discs by hand before frying.

15

Fry the yaniqueques until golden brown, flipping them to cook both sides.

16

Remove from oil and sprinkle with salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

bowlmicrowaveskilletrolling pinglass

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutencoconut

Also Known As

YankeeYankee fritters

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