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Greek syrupy churros – Tulumba

  • Vegetarian Diet

    Diet based on cereals, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits and other animal foods such as honey and eggs. Excludes meat, fish, mollusks.

  • Dairy Free Diet

    Excludes foods such as milk, yoghurt, cheese and their by-products.

  • Nuts Free Diet

    It is usually followed when someone is allergic to nuts.

Method

For the syrup

  • In a pot add the water, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and transfer over medium heat.
  • Let it come to a boil until the sugar melts.
  • Remove from the heat, add the honey, and set aside to cool.

For the churros

  • In a pot add the water, sugar, salt, seed oil, and transfer over medium heat. Let it come to a boil until the sugar melts.
  • Add the flour and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough thickens and loses its moisture.
  • Transfer the dough in a mixer’s bowl, add the vanilla extract, and beat with the whisk attachment at medium speed to cool.
  • Add the eggs one by one and let the ingredients homogenize.
  • Transfer into a pastry bag with a 13 mm star pastry tip. 
  • Place a deep frying pan with seed oil on medium heat, and let it get very hot.
  • Cut churros of 4-5 cm and add them to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 3-4 minutes by constantly mixing with a slotted spoon.
  • Transfer them to the syrup right away, for 15-20 seconds, and then to a strainer.
  • Serve the churros with mint leaves.
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Nutritional
Chart

Nutrition information per portion

127
Calories (kcal)
6 %

Calories

Shows how much energy food releases to our bodies. Daily caloric intake depends mainly on the person’s weight, sex and physical activity level. An average individual needs about 2000 kcal / day.

2.9
Total Fat (g)
4 %

Fatty Acids

Are essential to give energy to the body while helping to maintain the body temperature. They are divided into saturated "bad" fats and unsaturated "good" fats.

0.6
Saturated Fat (g)
3 %

Saturated Fats

Known as "bad" fats are mainly found in animal foods. It is important to check and control on a daily basis the amount you consume.

24.0
Total Carbs (g)
9 %

Carbohydrates

The main source of energy for the body. Great sources are the bread, cereals and pasta. Use complex carbohydrates as they make you feel satiated while they have higher nutritional value.

19.0
Sugars (g)
21 %

Sugars

Try to consume sugars from raw foods and limit processed sugar. It is important to check the labels of the products you buy so you can calculate how much you consume daily.

1.2
Protein (g)
2 %

Protein

It is necessary for the muscle growth and helps the cells to function well. You can find it in meat, fish, dairy, eggs, pulses, nuts and seeds.

0.0
Fibre (g)
0 %

Fibers

They are mainly found in plant foods and they can help regulate a good bowel movement while maintaining a balanced weight. Aim for at least 25 grams of fiber daily.

0.04
Sodium (g)
1 %

Salt

A small amount of salt daily is necessary for the body. Be careful though not to overdo it and not to exceed 6 grams of salt daily

*Based on an adult’s daily reference intake of 2000 kcal.

*To calculate nutritional table data, we use software by Nutritics logo

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