Nuegados or buñuelos is a sweet-flavored dish that is usually enjoyed as an appetizer before lunch or even dinner. They are made from yucca or corn dough and are typically served accompanied by the traditional chilate, a toasted corn beverage widely known in Salvadoran cuisine.
The Nuegados of El Salvador are a traditional dish originating from the rich Salvadoran gastronomy. These sweet-flavored buñuelos are enjoyed as an appetizer before lunch or dinner.
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Nuegados
Ingredients
2 cups of Crude grated yucca
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon of Baking powder
½ cup of Grated cheese
1 pinch of Salt
Lard or oil for frying
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the fried balls dipped in homemade honey, mix all ingredients in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.
Step 2 : Then form small balls and fry them in hot oil until golden.
Step 3 : Finally, serve the balls dipped in homemade honey.













