PAPANASI’S: EATING DOUGHNUTS THE ROMANIAN WAY.

fresh cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with lower fat.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.

jam

🥗Healthier: fruit compote

💰Cheaper: store-bought fruit spread

Fruit compote is often lower in sugar.

Mix fresh cow's cheese with eggs, sugar, and some flour in a bowl.

Add baking soda to the mixture to make it fluffy.

Shape the dough into small donuts and place a tiny ball of dough on top.

Heat oil and fry the donuts until golden brown.

Place the fried donuts on a plate.

Top with sour cream and add some fruit jam.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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