TORREJAS HONDURENAS UNA DULCE TRADICION

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: cashew milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Cashew milk is a lighter alternative.

Separate the 7 large eggs into whites and yolks.

Beat the egg whites until they double in volume, about 15 minutes.

In a pot, combine 1/2 cup water and 2 cups papelón, breaking it into pieces.

Add cinnamon sticks and 4 cloves to the pot and bring to a boil to make the syrup.

Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer until it thickens into a syrup.

Prepare a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil from the fried torrejas.

Preheat oil in a skillet, ensuring it is not too hot to avoid burning the torrejas.

Dip the prepared bread into the egg yolk mixture, then coat with the beaten egg whites.

Fry the coated bread in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fried torrejas and place them on the paper towel to drain excess oil.

Drizzle the syrup over the fried torrejas before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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