A Hojuela is a traditional Christmas dish in Colombia

Colombia

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. It is eaten along with natilla (known in Colombia as manjar blanco), natillas

Natillas

Natillas is a term used to refer different delicacies in the Spanish-speaking world. In Spain, this term refers to a custard dish made with milk and eggs...

(in Colombia simply named natilla), and buñuelos; though Hojuelas are usually less popular than Buñuelos. It is flaky and crunchy

Ingredients

Some of the ingredients included in hojuelas are:

• All purpose flour
• Butter
• Sugar
• Orange juice

These ingredients are mixed together to form a dough from which long, thin strips are then cut. Then they are deep-fried in oil until crisp.