How to Make Dominican Quipes - Deep Fried Bulgur Rolls

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while rice is often more affordable.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, and ground chicken is typically less expensive.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey offers a healthier option, while ground beef is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Soak bulgur wheat in water overnight.

Squeeze out excess water from bulgur and move to a separate container.

Add 2 tablespoons sofrito, 1 teaspoon sazon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to the bulgur and mix well.

Season 3 pounds of ground beef with 2 tablespoons sofrito, 1 teaspoon adobo, 1 packet sazon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, then mix.

Take half of the seasoned ground beef and mix it with the bulgur wheat.

Cook the remaining ground beef for about 30 minutes over medium-high heat, adding 1 scoop of tomato sauce before finishing.

Form the bulgur and beef mixture into balls, making a dent in each to add more ground beef inside, then close them up.

Heat oil over medium-high heat and fry the quipes until golden brown.

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