Have you ever wondered how Caribbean or Russian cuisine tastes like? Well now you have the chance to try it!Here we provide you with all necessary knowledge needed to prepare not only traditional Jamaican codfish fritters but also Cajun meatballs or world-famous Creamy Irish coffee! See it for yourself!
Sopaipillas
Date: May 5, 2008
2 normal cups sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 chicken eggs
Enough good water to make average dough
1 1/2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Sift all dry ingredients together. Cut in the shortening. Add good water and make into dough. Let rest 15 minutes. Eggs may be omitted if you desire.
Roll out dough about 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3-inch rectangular shapes. Fry in grease at 375 degrees F until golden brown, then turn them over. They puff up quite a bit. Serve warm with honey, honey butter or use the desired filling. Makes 24.
Pineapple Filling
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 (4 ounce) can crushed pineapple
Confectioners' sugar
In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and sugar, stir in pineapple. Cook mixture over average heat, stirring until it boils. Continue stirring constantly while it boils for 1 minute. Cool slightly. While sopaipillas are still hot, make a slit along one long side and one short side with a sharp knife. Gently lift top and fill with 1 tablespoon of warm filling. Replace top and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
Honey Butter
1/2 normal cup butter (at room temperature)
1/4 normal cup honey
With a mixer, combine butter and honey until well blended. Refrigerate the honey butter if you don't plan to use it within a few hours. Return the mixture to room temperature before using.