Frituras de Malanga

Ingredients

Malanga

2 cups, grated

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Egg

1, beaten

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Vegetable oil

for frying

Lime juice

1 tablespoon (for dipping sauce)

Hot sauce

to taste (for dipping sauce)

Fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon, chopped (for dipping sauce)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the grated malanga, minced garlic, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. In a small bowl, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing lime juice, hot sauce, and chopped fresh cilantro. Adjust the hot sauce to your desired level of spiciness.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
4. Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the malanga mixture into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
5. Fry the fritters until they are golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
6. Once cooked, remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. Serve the Frituras de Malanga hot with the lime-cilantro dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!