Gufong Recipes

CAPE VERDE GUFONG (FRIED PASTRY)

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil.
• Once it is boiling add in the cornmeal until it is well mixed then add the flour.
• Add a dash of salt and baking powder and continue mixing until everything is well combined.
• Let the mixture cool.
• Once the mixture is cool, take a small piece of the dough and roll them into small finger sized logs on a floured surface.
• Heat up your oil in a frying pan or you can use a deep fryer
• Cook until golden brown.
• Drain on a paper towel
• Serve warm with coffee or tea and if you would like drizzle some chocolate syrup and powdered sugar to taste.

GUFONG

Steps:

• 1. Start by putting the water and sugar in a pot and bringing it to a boil.
• 2. Once the mixture comes to a boil add the cornmeal stir until it comes together and then add the flour.
• 3. Add the salt and baking powder and keep mixing until everything is combined and firm.
• 4. Let mixture cool and will rise some from the baking powder. Once it has cooled take pieces of dough and roll them into small finger sized logs, on a floured surface.
• 5. Heat up your vegetable oil in a pan and when hot add gufong and fry until golden brown.
• 6. When browned, drain on a paper towel.

LUVANN'S GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mash the avocados and stir in salt to taste. Mix in the tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.