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RCI-SN.002.0254.001

Rellenos de Papa

Stuffed potato fritters

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • of white potatoes (peeled washed and cut up into quarters.)
    2 pounds
  • of [http://www.goya.com/english/product_subcategory/Condiments/Sazon-Bouillon sazón] or 1 teaspoon achiote powder
    1 package
  • stick of salted butter
    ½ unit
  • 1 unit
  • 2 unit
  • 1 tablespoon
  • of meat filling
    cups

Method

1
Boil the quartered white potatoes in salted water until tender, approximately 15-20 minutes, then drain well.
2
Mash the cooked potatoes with the butter, sazón (or achiote powder), salt, and pepper until smooth.
3
Mix the cornstarch into the mashed potatoes until fully incorporated, then allow the mixture to cool slightly.
4
Once cooled enough to handle, wet hands with water and form approximately 8 potato balls, gently flattening each into a disc shape.
5
Place about 2-3 tablespoons of meat filling in the center of each disc, then fold and seal the potato around the filling to form an oval patty.
6
Dip each relleno into the beaten eggs, coating all sides evenly.
7
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and carefully fry the rellenos until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7 minutes
8
Transfer the finished rellenos to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving.