Africa: Cape Verde: Cape Verdean Gufong (Fried Pastry)
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
Dash of salt
Dash of baking powder
Vegetable oil for frying
INSTRUCTIONS:
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.
