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Appetizers & nibbles

Fandangos

Small crispy puffed corn snacks in the shape of triangles, flavoured with cheese and very popular in Brazil. They are nibbled as an aperitif or a snack.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

402 kcal per serving

Protein
7.6 g
Carbohydrates
52 g
of which sugars
0.3 g
Fat
18 g
of which saturated fat
4.5 g
Fiber
1.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the corn flour, starch, baking powder, salt and paprika in a bowl.
  2. Add the egg, oil and grated cheese, then gradually work in the water until you have a soft, smooth dough.
  3. Roll out the dough between two sheets of baking paper to a thickness of 2 mm.
  4. Cut the dough into small triangles or diamonds using a knife or a pastry wheel.
  5. Heat the frying oil to 180 °C and drop the pieces in small batches for 1 to 2 minutes, until they puff up and turn golden.
  6. Drain them on kitchen paper and let them cool before serving.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Brush the triangles with oil and bake at 180 °C for 10 to 12 minutes, watching so they don't brown too much.

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Original Ecomely recipe.