Alcapurrias are prepared with plantain or yuca dough, filled before frying, creating a delicious bite full of flavor. It is a typical Puerto Rican dish, perfect as a side or a tasty, satisfying snack.
To prepare alcapurrias, the ingredients are mixed in a blender until a smooth dough is achieved.
Then, a portion of this dough is placed on aluminum foil, filled, and carefully sealed.
The preparation is fried in hot oil until golden, and served drained.
Alcapurrias
Ingredients
1 Green plantain
2 Ripe plantains
1 teaspoon of Achiote
1 teaspoon of Oil
½ teaspoon of Salt
½ teaspoon of Vinegar
Meat filling
Preparation
Step 1 : In a blender, place all the peeled and chopped ingredients of the dough, then blend until they reach a dough-like consistency.
Step 2 : Next, cut a sheet of aluminum foil approximately the size of a sheet of paper and grease it with a bit of oil.
Step 3 : Place a ball of dough in the center of the sheet and flatten it with your hands until forming a thin patty.
Step 4 : Add a small amount of filling in the center and fold the sheet to close, pressing the surface and sides to ensure a proper seal, similar to a rectangular empanadilla.
Step 5 : Then, remove the aluminum foil and shape the alcapurria with oiled hands.
Step 6 : Next, carefully place it directly into a pot with hot oil and fry on all sides until it reaches an attractive golden color.
Step 7 : Finally, remove from the oil and let drain on absorbent paper before serving, according to each person's taste.
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