Because Christmas is coming is time for posting sweet things! ;) so here it is for your December 24 table!
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| "Azevias de Grão" - Chickpeas Flounder |
Ingredients for 26 flounder:
- 600g flour
- 60g lard
- 40g margarine
- 50 ml of brandy
- Zest of one orange
- Juice of an orange
- 200 ml of warm water
- 1 pinch of salt
- 400g of cooked chickpeas made mashed
- 350g Sugar
- Zest of a lemon
- 8 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons of Pumpkin Jam
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Sugar for dusting
- Oil for frying
Preparation:
1st.
In a bowl, mash nicely the flour, pinch of salt, lard, margarine, orange zest, brandy and orange juice.
While kneading, add warm water gradually.
Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
If the dough is too soft, add a little flour.
It may happen due to different flours used because some absorb more liquid than others, depending on the brand.
Let the dough to rest for 30 minutes.
2nd.
In a pot, bring to boil some water, sugar and lemon zest.
Stir and boil 2 minutes.
Add the mashed chickpeas and cinnamon.
Stir well.
After all well mixed, add the squash and sweet gems disturbed.
Stir until the cream thickens and when you start doing a road at the bottom of the pan, remove from heat and let it cool down.
3rd.
Sprinkle well the countertop with flour and place the dough on it.
Sprinkle the dough with flour and extend it with a rolling pin.
Over the dough, place a spoonful of filling.
Fold the dough just like if you were making patties and cut it pressing well the edges.
4th.
Fry on both sides in the hot oil.
Remove to a plate with paper towels to absorb the excess of oil.
5th.
Sprinkle the flounders with sugar.
And they are ready to serve... in our PT Style!
Original portuguese post at: http://www.saborintenso.com/f23/azevias-grao-1173/
