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CHURROS (DEEP FRIED DOUGH SPIRALS)



Churros (Deep Fried Dough Spirals) image

Categories     Breakfast     Fry     Vegetarian     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 to 2 quarts olive (not extra-virgin) or vegetable oil for frying
1 (1-inch-wide) strip orange or lemon peel
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
Granulated sugar for sprinkling
Special Equipment
a metal or plastic churrera fitted with a 3/4-inch star opening, and a pair of chopsticks

Steps:

  • Prepare frying oil:
  • Heat 2 inches oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven or a wide 4-inch-deep heavy pot over high heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 400°F (oil will be just beginning to smoke). Drop in citrus peel (oil will bubble vigorously) and leave in oil until browned, about 1 minute. Remove with tongs.
  • Prepare dough:
  • While oil is heating, bring water with salt to a boil, covered, in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil and remove from heat. Immediately add flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until flour and water are combined well (mixture will be stiff and not very smooth). Fill churrera with some hot dough and wrap a kitchen towel around churrera canister to protect your hands.
  • Make churros:
  • Turn screw handle of churrera until dough emerges from star opening. Holding opening about 2 inches above oil, turn handle to squeeze dough into oil in a continuous stream, making a spiral shape. (Spirals take practice; have a helper coax dough into a spiral in oil with a chopstick, keeping dough away from side of pot. For beginners, small coils or any kind of curvy shape is fine.) Stop when dough stream breaks naturally or pot is full.
  • Cook until underside is golden, about 1 1/2 minutes, and turn over with chopsticks. Then cook until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes more. Transfer churro with chopsticks to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Make more churros in same manner, returning oil to 400°F between batches.
  • Break churros into pieces if desired and serve immediately.

MEXICAN SPIRALS



Mexican Spirals image

Thought these sounded good, similar to a beef spiral I posted,except these are baked. (from the local newpaper)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h25m

Yield 5 dozen spirals

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1/4 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or 1 teaspoon dried coriander
2 tablespoons diced fresh jalapeno peppers or 2 tablespoons diced canned jalapeno peppers
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 (10 inch) flour tortillas
vegetable oil
salsa
sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, chicken, monterey jack, coriander, jalapeno peppers, and cumin.
  • Spread mixture evenly over tortillas.
  • Roll up each tortilla tightly around chicken mixture.
  • Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, cut each tortilla roll into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Arrange on greased baking sheet, brush with oil, bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Serve hot with salsa and sour cream.

MEXICAN SPIRALS



Mexican Spirals image

Quick little appy that disappears fast. Cooking time does not include chilling time. You can add a dash of hot sauce for more heat.

Provided by conniecooks

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 60 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup cooked chicken breast
1/2 large red pepper
1/2 jalapeno pepper
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
salt
6 large tortillas
sour cream, for dipping
salsa, for dipping

Steps:

  • Gently pulse cream cheese, cilantro, cumin, Chicken, red pepper, and jalepeno in food prosessor until finely chopped.
  • Fold in grated cheese.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • Spread on tortillas, and roll up tightly, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cover cookie sheet with silpat or foil treated with cooking spray.
  • Slice tortillas diagonally 1/2 inch thick and place on sheet.
  • Brush with oil and bake 12 -15 min or until light golden.
  • Serve hot with sour cream and salsa for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.8, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 5.2, Sodium 88.6, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.2

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