Wheat Berry Cakes

Autor: Inacap

INGREDIENTES

• 1 kg (2 lbs 3 oz) wheat berries (mote), cooked and peeled
• 1 tbsp lard
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying
• Honey
• Jam
• Pebre sauce
• Garlic or herb sauce to serve

INSTRUCCIONES

• Step 1 – Grind the wheat berries into a paste in a mortar pestle. Place in a bowl and add lard or butter and salt.
• Step 2 – Shape into oblong balls with pointed ends.
• Step 3 – Option 1: Deep fry catutos until lightly golden. Remove excess oil with a paper towel.
• Step 4 – Option 2: Bake at 170ºC (340ºF) until golden.
• Step 5 – For a sweet version, serve with honey or jam. For a savory version, serve with pebre sauce or garlic sauce.