Api con pastel

Instructions

1. Boil the purple corn in 1 litre of water with the cinnamon and cloves for 30 minutes, then strain the liquid.
2. Add the sugar and lemon juice to the strained liquid, then let it thicken for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring.
3. For the pastels, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt, then add the egg and lukewarm water until you have a soft dough.
4. Divide the dough into small balls, flatten them and place a piece of cheese in the centre before closing.
5. Fry the pastels in oil at about 170 °C for around 4 minutes, until golden.
6. Serve the api hot in cups with a pastel resting on the rim.