Pampoen Pofers

Pampoen Pofers is a traditional South African dish made with grated pumpkin and spices. It is often served as a snack or side dish during the autumn season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Pampoen Pofers

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: South African Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Pumpkin
• 100 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 2 number Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Grate the pumpkin and squeeze out any excess moisture.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated pumpkin, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour the egg mixture into the pumpkin mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the pumpkin batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
5. Remove the pofers from the pan and drain on paper towels.
6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
7. Enjoy your delicious Pampoen Pofers!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.