Quimbolitos are a typical delicacy from Ecuador and southern Colombia, prepared with corn flour and steamed in achira leaves. Their unmistakable flavor and aroma make them a traditional and unique dessert in the region. Dare to try them and discover their exquisite taste.
Quimbolitos, a traditional delight, are characterized by their fluffy texture and sweet flavor.
Their preparation requires simple ingredients like cheese, flour, egg, and margarine.
Once baked, Quimbolitos become the perfect dessert to enjoy in the company of loved ones.
Quimbolitos
Ingredients
1 cup of Corn flour
1 cup of Wheat flour
1 cup of Raisins
1 pound of Table cheese
1 teaspoon of Baking powder
1 cup of Margarine
½ teaspoon of Lemon zest
1 teaspoon of Vanilla essence
1 cup of Sugar
9 Egg yolks
4 teaspoons of Aguardiente (liquor)
9 Egg whites
Achira leaves
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, start by finely grating the table cheese.
Step 2 : Then, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Step 3 : Next, beat the margarine, adding alternately the sugar and egg yolks until you get a creamy mixture.
Step 4 : Sift the flours with the baking powder and add to the mixture.
Step 5 : Then, add the cheese, liquor, lemon zest, raisins, and flour to the mixture and beat until smooth.
Step 6 : Incorporate the beaten egg whites into the previous mixture carefully.
Step 7 : Place several spoonfuls of batter in the center of each achira leaf.
Step 8 : For decoration, add raisins on top and then fold the achira leaf to enclose the filling.
Step 9 : Steam in a tamal steamer for about 30 minutes or until firm.
Step 10 : Serve this dish with a delicious hot coffee.
Step 11 : Enjoy this exquisite recipe!
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Preparation (simple version)
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