Tawa-tawa

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Tawa-tawas are sweet Bolivian fritters. They are made with a simple dough that is rolled and cut into rectangles or diamond shapes. The pieces are then fried until they puff up and attain light golden color. They are usually served drizzled with honey or molasses (miel de caña) or dusted with powdered sugar. Tawa-tawas are commonly prepared at home, but they are sometimes sold as a portion of quick and affordable street food. They are often enjoyed for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. These fritters were traditionally made on Epiphany (Three Kings' Day), but they are now enjoyed all year round. The origin of tawa-tawas is usually associated with Potosí.