Cape Verde Gufong Fried Pastry Food

CAPE VERDE GUFONG (FRIED PASTRY)

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil.
• Once it is boiling add in the cornmeal until it is well mixed then add the flour.
• Add a dash of salt and baking powder and continue mixing until everything is well combined.
• Let the mixture cool.
• Once the mixture is cool, take a small piece of the dough and roll them into small finger sized logs on a floured surface.
• Heat up your oil in a frying pan or you can use a deep fryer
• Cook until golden brown.
• Drain on a paper towel
• Serve warm with coffee or tea and if you would like drizzle some chocolate syrup and powdered sugar to taste.

GUFONG

Steps:

• 1. Start by putting the water and sugar in a pot and bringing it to a boil.
• 2. Once the mixture comes to a boil add the cornmeal stir until it comes together and then add the flour.
• 3. Add the salt and baking powder and keep mixing until everything is combined and firm.
• 4. Let mixture cool and will rise some from the baking powder. Once it has cooled take pieces of dough and roll them into small finger sized logs, on a floured surface.
• 5. Heat up your vegetable oil in a pan and when hot add gufong and fry until golden brown.
• 6. When browned, drain on a paper towel.