Picarones – Peruvian doughnuts, bunuelos, or beignets, are one of a kind

Picarones may look like buñuelos or beignets, but they are one of a kind. For starters, they are not made with flour and eggs only, but with a terrific combination containing a local squash called macre and sweet potatoes instead. These two ingredients are boiled until tender, then mashed to make a silky puree, and finally mixed with flour, yeast and sugar, making a soft goo that sticks to your ha