Phoulourie
Delight your taste buds with Phoulourie, a beloved Caribbean snack that’s crispy on the outside and irresistibly soft on the inside. Made with a blend of split pea or chickpea flour, aromatic spices like turmeric and cumin, and a touch of heat from optional pepper sauce, these golden fritters are bursting with bold, savory flavor. Perfectly fried to golden perfection, phoulourie is a popular street food that’s effortless to recreate at home. Serve these bite-sized morsels warm with tangy tamarind chutney, sweet mango sauce, or a fiery dip for an authentic island experience. Quick to prepare and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this phoulourie recipe brings a taste of the tropics straight to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Split pea flour (or chickpea flour)
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 stalks Scallions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Pepper sauce (optional, for heat)
- 1.25 cups Water
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the split pea flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, turmeric powder, ground cumin, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the minced garlic, chopped scallions, and optional pepper sauce to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
Gradually add the water, stirring continuously to create a thick, smooth batter. The consistency should be thick but pourable. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
In a large, deep pot or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small dollop of batter into it—it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.
Using a small spoon or your hands, carefully drop tablespoon-sized portions of batter into the hot oil. Fry in small batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the phoulourie for about 3-4 minutes, turning frequently, until they are golden brown and puffed up.
Remove the cooked phoulourie using a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining batter until all the fritters are fried.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces, such as tamarind chutney, mango chutney, or hot pepper sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.0 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 495 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 386 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
