Frituras de Malanga (Malanga Fritters)
These frituras de malanga (malanga fritters) are super crispy, delicious, and made in under 20 minutes.
Servings: 20
Calories: 34kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb malanga (taro root) grated
- 1 tsp Adobo or to taste
- 2 eggs
- 2 garlic cloves finely grated
- 1 bunch parsley finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- oil, for frying
Instructions
- Begin by peeling the taro root vegetables (malanga) and grate them using a box grater. Once the malanga is grated, remove any excess liquid.
- Add the grated malanga to a large bowl. Stir in the adobo seasoning, grated garlic, and fresh parsley. Check for seasoning, add salt and pepper if needed. Add the eggs and mix well.
- Heat the oil to 325 degrees f. Add 4-5 spoonfuls of malanga mixture into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or the until the outside is crispy and the inside is fully cooked through.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a lined plate with a paper towel. Let it cool for a couple of minutes and enjoy!
Notes
- If you want them super crispy, flatten them a bit.
- Incorporate some finely diced onions for extra flavor or green chilies to make them spicy.
- Don't have fresh garlic? Use granulated garlic instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg