Three Bimuelo Recipes to Try

"Eating fried foods is one of the distinct pleasures of Hanukkah, and the tradition behind it is well-known. According to legend, after the temple was ransacked by Antiochus’ troops, a small vial of undefiled oil miraculously lasted for 8 days, until more oil could be found." -My Jewish Learning.com

This time of year we hear a lot about sufganiyot, Ashkenazi-rooted jelly doughnuts eaten during Hanukkah, but have you had bimuelos? Bimuelos, a Ladino derivation of the Spanish buneolos, are a food from the Marrano Jewish heritage.

These fried fritters are a Sephardic Hanukkah staple. Here are three bimuelo recipes to try this Feast of Dedication.

Bimuelos with Cranberry Curd and Cardamom Honey

"In Adeena Sussman's version, the orange-scented dough fries up perfectly golden crisp and holds its crunch even when doused with the cardamom-laced honey. Festively pink, the make-ahead cranberry curd provides the perfect tart-creamy balance."

Try the recipe: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/bimuelos-with-cranberry-curd-and-cardamom-honey

Bimuelos with Sweet Syrup

"This family recipe from Israel for Hanukkah features fried batter topped with rose water sugar syrup."

Find the recipe here: https://toriavey.com/levivot-with-sweet-syrup/

Kid-Friendly Binuelo Recipe

This recipe features dairy and egg-free substitution suggestions.

Find the recipe here: https://pjlibrary.org/beyond-books/pjblog/november-2022/kid-friendly-hanukkah-recipe-bimuelo

Enjoy! Chag Hanukkah sameach!