Costa Rican pristinos are a very easy-to-make dessert that becomes an ideal treat for sharing on any occasion. A simple dough made of flour, egg, and water, rested and then fried to obtain delicious crispy balls, perfect to accompany with honey. A true jewel of traditional Costa Rican cuisine. Delicious and simple.
Costa Rican pristinos are a delicious traditional bite enjoyed throughout the country.
The dough is prepared with flour, egg, and water, giving it a soft and fluffy texture.
When fried in hot oil, pristinos acquire a golden crispy exterior that makes them irresistible.
Once served with honey, they are the perfect dessert to share with family.
Costa Rican Pristinos
Ingredients
350 grams of Flour
1 pinch of Salt
1 Egg
Water at room temperature
1 Dulce de tapa (sweet tapa)
¾ cup of Water
Oil for frying
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, first mix the flour with a pinch of salt.
Step 2 : Then, form a volcano with the flour and add the egg and enough water to form the dough.
Step 3 : Knead well and form small balls that are placed in the fridge on a tray covered for 3 hours.
Step 4 : While the dough rests in the fridge, put water in a pot along with the dulce de tapa and salt, allowing the dulce de tapa to melt slowly.
Step 5 : After the 3 hours of resting, stretch the dough and form pristinos.
Step 6 : Then, fry the pristinos in a skillet with hot oil.
Step 7 : Finally, serve the pristinos and enjoy them with honey.
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Preparation (simple version)
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