Phoulourie

Delight your taste buds with Phoulourie, a beloved Caribbean snack that’s crispy on the outside and irresistibly soft on the inside. Made with a blend of split pea or chickpea flour, aromatic spices like turmeric and cumin, and a touch of heat from optional pepper sauce, these golden fritters are bursting with bold, savory flavor. Perfectly fried to golden perfection, phoulourie is a popular street food that’s effortless to recreate at home. Serve these bite-sized morsels warm with tangy tamarind chutney, sweet mango sauce, or a fiery dip for an authentic island experience. Quick to prepare and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this phoulourie recipe brings a taste of the tropics straight to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Split pea flour (or chickpea flour)
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 stalks Scallions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Pepper sauce (optional, for heat)
• 1.25 cups Water
• 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the split pea flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, turmeric powder, ground cumin, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, chopped scallions, and optional pepper sauce to the dry ingredients. Mix well.

Step 3

Gradually add the water, stirring continuously to create a thick, smooth batter. The consistency should be thick but pourable. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a large, deep pot or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small dollop of batter into it—it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.

Step 5

Using a small spoon or your hands, carefully drop tablespoon-sized portions of batter into the hot oil. Fry in small batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 6

Fry the phoulourie for about 3-4 minutes, turning frequently, until they are golden brown and puffed up.

Step 7

Remove the cooked phoulourie using a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 8

Repeat with the remaining batter until all the fritters are fried.

Step 9

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces, such as tamarind chutney, mango chutney, or hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1605.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9299.7

Total Fat 963.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3257.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 197.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 61.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 191.1mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 2335.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.3%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 8.1%