Tostones, twice-fried green plantains, are a favorite snack and side dish in Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Tag: Deep Frying
Tostones
Sufganiyot
(Israeli Jewish filled donuts)
Sufganiyot (singular: sufganiyah) are jelly or cream-filled donuts that are a traditional favorite for Hanukkah, when foods fried in oil are customary.
Southern Fried Chicken
(American fried chicken with a crispy crust)
Fried chicken is an American favorite, especially in the states of the Southeastern part of the country. For many Americans, fried chicken is an essential for summer celebrations, especially picnics.
Sigara Boregi
(Turkish cheese-filled filo appetizers)
These cigarette-shaped (sigara), savoury pastries (böreği) are a common addition to any Turkish mezze spread.
Scotch Eggs
(Scottish hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage)
Scotch eggs are a popular snack and picnic food in Scotland and throughout the U.K. Hard-boiled eggs are wrapped in sausage, breaded and fried.
Samosas
(Indian, Pakistani, African deep-fried potato pastries)
Samosas are the perfect chaat, or Indian snack food. These tetrahedral pastry pockets are made with a variety of stuffings, both vegetarian and with meat.
Coxinhas
(Brazilian deep-fried chicken croquettes)
These little drumstick-shaped treats are a favorite snack in Brazil. Shredded chicken and cheese are encased in a flavorful dough and then deep fried to a crispy, crunchy golden-brown.
Muchines de Yuca
(Ecuadorian stuffed and fried cassava balls)
Muchines de yuca are tasty cassava balls with a crunchy outside protecting a soft, savory filling. Serve as an appetizer or as a side dish topped with little ají hot pepper sauce.
Mejillones Fritos
(Spanish batter-fried mussels)
Mussels are an affordable and delicious addition to any spread of Spanish tapas. Here is a great recipe for batter-fried mussels.
Medu Vada
(South Indian deep-fried lentil fritters)
For a simple and satisfying South Indian treat, try making your own medu vada, delighful lentil dough fritters.