Llapingachos
Llapingachos are delicious Ecuadorian potato patties typically filled with cheese and served with peanut sauce, tomato and onion curtido, and avocado slices.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes peeled and boiled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup white onion finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the peanut sauce:
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mash the boiled potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheese, chopped onion, cumin, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to combine.
- Divide the potato mixture into 8 portions and shape each portion into a flat patty.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the llapingachos in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- While the llapingachos are cooking, prepare the peanut sauce. In a blender, combine the roasted peanuts, milk, water, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Serve the llapingachos hot with the peanut sauce drizzled on top.
- Enjoy your delicious llapingachos with tomato and onion curtido, rice and avocado slices on the side!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 72g (24%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 17g (26%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 26mg (9%)Sodium: 290mg (13%)Potassium: 1799mg (51%)Fiber: 10g (42%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 250IU (5%)Vitamin C: 74mg (90%)Calcium: 250mg (25%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
