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Pucacapas

Cultural Context

Pucacapas is a traditional Bolivian dish, often enjoyed in family gatherings. It showcases the country's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing local ingredients like potatoes and chicken. This hearty meal reflects the fusion of indigenous and Spanish culinary influences, making it a staple in Bolivian homes. Today, variations exist, with some incorporating different meats or vegetables, but the essence of comfort and community remains.

BolivianBOmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup lard
1 cup water
1 cup cheese
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon food coloring

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and works well for cooking.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots are often less expensive and provide sweetness.

1

Ponemos la harina en un bol.

2

Le echamos el azúcar.

3

Le ponemos la sal.

4

Ponemos los huevos.

5

Colocamos la levadura.

6

Ponemos la manteca.

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Mezclamos bien los ingredientes.

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Echamos un poco de agua para que no se quede seca la masa.

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Revolvemos hasta que se forme una masa.

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Dividimos la masa del tamaño que necesitamos.

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Formamos bolitas con la masa.

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Estiramos la masa para poner el queso.

13

Ponemos el queso con cebolla y jirquiña al gusto.

14

Ponemos el relleno de queso.

15

Tapamos y quitamos el aire que tiene dentro.

16

Repulgamos los bordes de la empanada.

17

Necesitamos un huevo y colorante para barnizar.

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Barnizamos las empanadas.

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Ponemos las empanadas en una charola engrasada.

20

Ponemos al horno a 180º por 15 minutos.

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Una vez terminado la cocción, las empanadas estarán listas.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetfork

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Puca CapasPuca Capas de Pollo

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