How to Make Llapingachos (Potato Patties)

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola is more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

Sauté the onions in the paprika oil or achiote until soft and remove from heat.

Cook the potatoes in salted boiling water until fork tender, then drain.

Transfer the potatoes into a bowl and mash them into a smooth mix.

Add the sautéed onions to the potato mix and combine.

Add the egg and salt to taste, mixing well.

Take a small amount of the potato mix and form a ball.

Make a hole in the center of the ball and stuff it with cheese.

Close the ball and shape it into a patty.

In a pan with vegetable oil, brown both sides of the patty at medium heat.

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