What You Need to Know
A mandoca is a Venezuelan deep fried, ring-shaped food, made with a mix of plantains and cornmeal. It is usually served at breakfast, with butter, cheese and coffee. and it is most popular in Zulia and Falcón states of the country. Mandocas are one of a variety of specialties exclusively created in Zulia.
Key Parameters
Equipment
deep fryer or heavy potspider skimmerthermometer
Steps
- 1.
Mandoca con Queso (Zulia, Venezuela): Traditional breakfast pairing with fresh white cheese
- 2.
Mandoca con Mantequilla (Maracaibo, Venezuela): Classic accompaniment with melted butter
- 3.
Mandoca con Café (Falcón, Venezuela): Essential breakfast combination with strong black coffee
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction