Dessert

Papanasi

Name: Papanasi
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: romanian, balkan
Ingredients: 250 g fresh cheese such as ricotta or drained cottage cheese; 150 g all-purpose flour; 50 g sugar; 1 u egg large; 1 ct baking powder; 1 ct lemon zest; 0,25 ct salt; 1.000 ml vegetable oil for frying; 200 g sour cream; 150 g fruit preserve such as cherry or blueberry

Papanasi are traditional Romanian fried or boiled doughnuts, typically made with a soft cheese like urda or ricotta. They are served with sour cream and a fruit preserve, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. This recipe focuses on the fried version, creating a golden exterior and a fluffy interior.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 1 h
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Mitjana
Per ració: 739 kcal

Vegetariana

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir ous, gluten i llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

250 gfresh cheese, such as ricotta or drained cottage cheese
150 gall-purpose flour
50 gsugar
1 uegg, large
1 ctbaking powder
1 ctlemon zest
0,25 ctsalt
1.000 mlvegetable oil, for frying

garnish

200 gsour cream
150 gfruit preserve, such as cherry or blueberry

Estris

deep pot · slotted spoon · paper towels · plastic wrap · large bowl · kitchen thermometer

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
In a large bowl, combine the fresh cheese, sugar, egg, lemon zest, and salt.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure your cheese is well-drained to prevent a watery dough.
2
Add the flour and baking powder to the cheese mixture.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Sift the flour and baking powder for a smoother dough.
3
Mix gently until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
Uns 2 min
4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Uns 15 min
Nota de cuina: Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle.
5
Lightly flour a clean work surface.
Uns 1 min
6
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions for the doughnuts and 8 smaller portions for the 'hats'.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Roll into a log first, then cut to ensure even portions.
7
Roll each larger portion into a ball, then flatten slightly and make a hole in the center to form a doughnut shape.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Use a floured finger or the end of a wooden spoon to create the hole.
8
Roll each smaller portion into a simple ball for the 'hats'.
Uns 2 min
9
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 170-175°C (340-350°F).
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for even frying.
10
Carefully place 2-3 doughnuts into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
Uns 1 min
11
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Uns 6 min
Nota de cuina: Turn them gently with a slotted spoon or tongs.
12
Remove the fried doughnuts with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Uns 1 min
13
Repeat the frying process for the remaining doughnuts and the smaller 'hat' balls.
Uns 8 min
14
To serve, place a fried doughnut on a plate, top with a spoonful of sour cream, a dollop of fruit preserve, and then place a smaller fried 'hat' ball on top.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.

Per ració

Nutrició

54%Puntuació

Calories: 738,6kcal
Proteïnes: 13,9g
Hidrats de carboni: 68,5g
Greixos: 45,9g
Fibra: 1,4g
Sucre: 32,7g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover papanasi and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat the fried papanasi in an oven or air fryer until warmed through; do not reheat with toppings.