Chapalele

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain potatoes and let cool slightly.

Peel the potatoes and mash them in a bowl.

Add cornmeal, salt, and melted butter to the mashed potatoes.

Mix until a smooth dough forms.

Incorporate cheese, finely chopped onion, and parsley into the dough.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the discs until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm as a side dish or snack.

Cooking Techniques

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