South Africa is a tapestry of flavours — and food is where our cultures truly intertwine 🧡🇿🇦✨
Sweet, golden pampoenkoekies with a modern salted caramel twist… absolutely irresistible 😍🔥
Here’s how to make them ⬇️
Prep Time: ~15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients:
• 1 cup pumpkin or butternut, steamed, drained + mashed
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tsp curry powder, cinnamon or cardamom (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Salted Caramel Sauce:
• 350 ml double cream
• 150 g salted butter
• 300 g light brown sugar
• Pinch of salt
Method:
Mix all fritter ingredients until combined; set aside while heating the oil.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high.
Test with a small spoonful of batter — it should brown in 8–10 seconds.
Drop spoonfuls into the hot oil; fry 2–3 minutes until golden.
Remove + drain on kitchen paper.
Method — Salted Caramel Sauce:
Add butter + sugar to a saucepa...
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