Sweet or salty in flavor, gofio Pella is a typical dish of the Canary Islands, where it is common to accompany it with sancocho and other fish recipes.
The Canary Islands are characterized by having a wide gastronomic tradition, full of very popular recipes and typical dishes, which can be consumed all year round, but above all they tend to be enjoyed on a very special day: the traditional Canary Islands Day (30 of May). The gofio undoubtedly becomes one of the most characteristic foods, and the gofio Pella one of its most representative preparations.
Also known by the names of kneaded gofio or gofio ball, it is characterized by being a dough in which the gofio (corn flour or flour) is mixed with water and a little salt. It can be sweet or salty, so it is also common to combine it with another equally popular food in the Archipelago: the well-known Canarian banana.
It is considered one of the most traditional recipes, which has been made since ancient times, since its ingredients were not lacking in any Canarian home.
Salted gofio Pella recipe
Ingredients
- 200 g gofio
- 1 glass of water
- 1 spoon of sugar
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
How to make the salty gofio Pella?
- Put the gofio in a large bowl. Then in another bowl (or deep plate) pour the water, the tablespoon of sugar and a little salt, mixing everything well until the sugar is perfectly dissolved.
- Now mix the olive oil with the gofio. Once mixed, add the mixture of water, sugar and salt.
- With clean hands, knead the gofio until the ingredients are integrated and a kind of paste is formed. Then continue kneading, and finish leaving the ends round.
- Ready! To finish, you can cut the gofio ball into slices and serve it on a tray.
Sweet gofio Pella recipe (with banana and honey)
Ingredients
- 250 g gofio
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 glass of water
How to make gofio Pella with banana and honey:
- Peel the bananas, put them in a large bowl and mash them well with the help of a fork. Then, once crushed, add the cup of water and stir well. It is necessary to continue crushing until there are no whole pieces left.
- Add the gofio, olive oil, honey and salt, and continue stirring until the ingredients are combined.
- Now is the time for kneading: with the help of your hands, knead well until dough is formed. Finish by giving it an elongated shape, as if it were similar to a loaf.
If you want you can add raisins, which will provide another sweet touch and a different texture that will be very, very good.
Pella de gofio with honey and almonds recipe
Ingredients
- 250 g gofio
- 1 glass of water
- 50 g of chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
How to make gofio Pella with honey and almonds:
- If you don’t have chopped almonds, you can choose to chop them yourself with the help of a grinder. Then, once minced, put the gofio in a large bowl and add the water. Mix well until the ingredients are combined.
- Add the honey, salt, and chopped almonds. Mix again.
- Now is the time to knead. To do this, with clean hands, knead all the ingredients well until a dough is formed. Give it an elongated shape, as if it were a bread, and serve on a tray after having cut (if you wish) the kneaded gofio into slices.
Recipe for gofio kneaded with dried figs and raisins (dried fruits)
Ingredients
- 200 g gofio
- 50 g of chopped almonds
- 25 g of raisins
- 25 g dried figs
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 glass of water
How to make kneaded gofio with dried fruits?
- If you do not have the chopped almonds, you can crush them a little yourself with the help of a mortar. However, whether you have them chopped or not, put them in a pan over the fire and toast them (taking care not to burn them). Then pass them through a mortar and grind them.
- Cut both the raisins and dried figs into smallish pieces.
- In a large bowl, put the gofio, almonds, raisins and dried figs, and mix well. Add the honey and knead a little.
- Put the water and sugar in a saucepan or saucepan, and heat a little until the water boils. Remove from the heat and let it warm. When the water has not cooled down completely, add it to the previous mixture and, with clean hands, knead well until you get a firm dough. Roll it into a ball, and then roll it out into an elongated shape.
- If you want, you can finish by sprinkling a little gofio on top.
With what to eat the Pella de gofio (gofio ball)
The truth is that gofio Pella is a traditional dish that can be eaten alone or accompanied, nutritious and delicious.
In the Canary Islands, for example, it is common to accompany it with the traditional Canarian sancocho, which consists of a dish that combines salted fish (usually cherne), with boiled potatoes, yellow sweet potato and mojo. It is characterized by being a very popular recipe, which is usually consumed on May 30, Canary Islands Day.
At the time of eating the kneaded gofio, if we do not want to include it in any other recipe as a companion, it can be enjoyed with a little palm honey, especially if the gofio Pella is salty. The result will be exquisite.
