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Medium 1 hr~520 kcal 5/10
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Mandocas
A Venezuelan snack made from ripe plantain, corn flour, cheese, and anise, shaped into rings and fried until crisp outside.
Medium⏱️ 42 min📖 1 min readServes 6~310 kcal🇻🇪 Venezuelan🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 18 min cook
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Timeline
Total 42 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Hamur
- 2 Ripe plantains
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Corn flour
- 120 gram White cheese
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Brown sugar
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Water
Aroma
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Anise seeds
General
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Salt
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the plantains for 10 minutes, until soft, then peel them.
10 min10:00 - 2
Mash the plantains and mix them with corn flour, cheese, sugar, anise, and salt.
- 3
Add water little by little to make a soft dough that does not stick to your hands.
- 4
Tear off walnut-size pieces and roll them into thin ropes.
- 5
Join the ropes into rings or teardrop shapes.
- 6
Heat the oil and fry the mandocas for 4 minutes, until golden.
4 min04:00 - 7
Transfer to paper towels and drain the excess oil.
💡 Tip: If the plantains are not ripe enough, the dough stays dry; dark-spotted skins are better for mandocas.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot as a snack with grated cheese and optional plain coffee.
Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
7
g protein
45
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 57%Fat 34%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mandocas make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mandocas take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 42 minutes in total.Is Mandocas difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mandocas have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 45g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Mandocas contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mandocas belong to?
This recipe belongs to Venezuelan cuisine.How many ingredients does Mandocas need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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