Mandoca (Fried Breaded Pepper)

Mandoca (Fried Breaded Pepper)
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Mandoca is a Venezuelan snack of deep-fried breaded pepper. It originated at the snack bar in the Ford factory in Pedernales during the 1990s. The simple snack can be made with any types of peppers, although authenic mandocas use banana peppers.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium banana peppers
  • 113 grams (¼ lb) flour
  • Oil (enough to fill the deep fryer)
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Method

  1. Roll the pepper in the flour until well-coated.
  2. Deep fry for about 2 minutes.

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