How To Make Puff Puff With Onions And Pepper - Healthful Wonders

How To Make Puff Puff With Onions and Pepper

Recipe by JenniferCourse: SnackCuisine: AfricanDifficulty: EasyServings

4

servingsPrep time

50

minutesCooking time

30

minutesCalories

350

kcal

Puff puff, a popular African snack, is a sweet and savory deep-fried dough that is delicious and easy to make. Check this simple recipe.

Ingredients

• 3 cups plain flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 4 teaspoons yeast (instant or fast action)

• 1 small ball of fresh habanero pepper or chili

• 1 onion

• Pinch of ground nutmeg

• Pinch of salt

• 2 cups of lukewarm water

• 2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

• Mix the yeast and sugar with a half cup of warm water and set aside (to allow proofing and dissolve the sugar).
• Sift flour into a shallow bowl to loosen it.
• Combine flour, salt, and nutmeg with the yeast mixture.
• Gradually add the remaining warm water and mix the batter till it is well combined (the batter should not be too thick or runny).
• Cover the bowl with a plastic foil or towel and place in a warm place for 45 minutes or till batter doubles in size.
• When the batter has doubled in size, add the finely chopped or grated pepper and onions into the mix. Mix till well combined.
• Pour the oil into a shallow pot and allow it to heat up.
• Test that the oil is hot enough by dropping a pinch of batter into the oil. If it sizzles and bounces back up to the surface – the oil is ready.
• Using your palm, a spoon, or ice cream scoop; scoop up small bits of batter into the hot oil.
• The batter should form round balls once it comes in contact with the oil.
• Fry on medium heat and avoid overcrowding the pot. Flip to allow frying on both sides.
• Once the balls are golden brown, take them out and place in a sieve lined with paper towels.
• Serve up your yummy puff puff balls and enjoy!

Notes

•       Remember to test the oil before adding your batter – to prevent the dough from soaking up too much oil.