Fried Pumpkin Cakes (Filhoses de Abóbora) -
INGREDIENTS
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6 lbs. pumpkin (you can use butternut squash as well)
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3 cups water
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1/4 cup rum
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup flour
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 cups oil for frying
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2 tablespoons cinnamon powder
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2 tablespoons sugar
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Directions:
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1) De-skin and de-seed the pumpkin (or squash).
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2) In a saucepan cook the pumpkin with the water and salt.
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3) Once the pumpkin is soft and tender, remove the pumpkin and let it strain most of its liquid. If you have a cheese cloth it is best for straining the liquid. If not use a regular strainer. This should take 3-4 hours.
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4) In a blender, add the pumpkin, rum, and sugar and blend it until it is a smooth and even consistency.
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5) Once done, pour it into a bowl and add the flour and mix it in well.
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6) Use a tablespoon and begin to knead the dough into balls for frying. If the dough does not have a strong enough consistency, add some more flour and knead it in accordingly.
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7) Pour a one inch layer of oil into a frying pan and begin frying the balls. Usually it takes about 1-2 minutes on both sides until they are golden brown.
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8) Fry them individually until they are golden brown, then set aside on paper towels to dry.
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9) Once they are all done and fried, cover the fried cakes with sugar and cinnamon.
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10) Serve.
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