Llapingachos Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 boil the potatoes in a pan until they become tender.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 heat in a pan over medium flame and add the onions and achiote, cook until the onions become translucent.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 mash the potatoes with a potato masher and mix in the onion refrito and salt.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 cover the potato dough and let it sit for about an hour.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 make small balls out of the potato dough.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 make a hole in the centre of each ball and fill it with the grated cheese.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 make a thick pattie out of it and refrigerate for ½ to 1 hour.

step 8

• STEP 1.8 Heat oil in a pan and deep fry your patties until they turn golden brown from all the sides.