Cooking Cuban - Bolitas de fufu rellenas con tasajo (Jerked beef stuffed plantain balls)

tasajo

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: shredded chicken

Shredded chicken is often less expensive and provides a similar texture.

fufu

🥗Healthier: mashed plantains

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes are usually more affordable and can mimic the texture.

Prepare the fufu by boiling water in a large pot.

Add the fufu to the boiling water and stir until it thickens and becomes smooth.

Let the fufu cool slightly, then shape it into small balls.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onions, garlic, and bell pepper until fragrant.

Add tasajo to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Season the mixture with cumin, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Take a fufu ball, flatten it in your palm, and place a spoonful of the tasajo mixture in the center.

Carefully fold the fufu around the filling and reshape into a ball.

In a separate bowl, beat an egg and prepare bread crumbs in another.

Dip each fufu ball in the egg, then coat with bread crumbs.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the fufu balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.

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