Picarones

Picarones are a delicious snack that originated in Peru. They are a type of dessert that is made from dough that is cooked in hot oil. The dough is made from sweet potatoes and flour that is mixed with yeast and seasoning.

Once the dough is prepared, it is shaped into small rings and fried until they are golden brown and crispy. After they are cooked, they are drizzled with a sweet syrup made from chancaca, a type of raw cane sugar.

Picarones are really yummy and crunchy on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside - like a donut! They are often served as a street food in Peru and are a popular snack at festivals and parties.

So, to sum it up - picarones are a tasty Peruvian dessert made from sweet potato dough that is fried and served with a sweet syrup. Yum!