Authentic Salvadorian Loroco Fritters

loroco flowers

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Spinach provides a similar texture and color, while zucchini is more accessible.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

Chop half of a large onion and add it to a blender.

Chop 1 tomato and add it to the blender.

Add chicken bouillon, black pepper, and chicken broth to the blender.

Blend the mixture until smooth.

Dice the onion finely and set aside.

Slice and dice 2 garlic cloves finely.

Heat a pan and add a little vegetable oil.

Add the diced onion to the pan and cook until translucent.

Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, then remove from heat.

Chop the loroco flowers into small pieces and add to a bowl.

Combine the chopped loroco, cooked onion, and garlic in the bowl.

Add queso fresco to the mixture and incorporate everything well.

In a separate plate, crack and scramble 2 eggs.

Pour the scrambled eggs into the loroco mixture and mix well.

Heat a pan with a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Scoop the mixture into the pan to form patties.

Cook each patty for about 2 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.

Remove the patties from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add the sauce mixture made earlier and cook on medium-low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Add the patties to the sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Plate the patties and drizzle with the sauce, adding extra queso fresco and loroco flowers for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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