An Ecuadorian delight, it's a nice crispy on the outside, smooth and cheese filled on the inside potato cake. Try it with my Ecuadorian Pork!
Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain and mash (DO NOT put any additives (ie. butter and/or heavy cream/milk)); feel free to season with more salt, if necessary and some pepper (REMEMBER to taste, taste, taste). [optional: for a less intense "oniony" flavor; Heat 1/4 tsp of butter in a pan and sauté them to your desired consistency {make sure all the butter is evaporated before continuing}]. Add the onions to the mashed potatoes. Shape the mashed potatoes into balls about the size of a tennis ball or to whatever size and amount your going to be eating. Stuff each of the potato balls with the cheese, then form them with your hands into cakes/patties about 1 inch thick. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to harden a little, it just makes it easier to work with when your cooking them. In about 1 TBS of oil (just enough to cover the bottom of your non-stick pan {we're not deep frying here}), saute/fry the potato cakes until they are golden brown on both sides. Voila!
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (227g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 433 | ||
Calories from Fat: 255 (59%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 28.3g | 38 % | |
Saturated Fat 13g | 65 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 10.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 2.8g | ||
Cholesterol 74.7mg | 23 % | |
Sodium 651.3mg | 22 % | |
Potassium 569.3mg | 15 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 21.7g | 6 % | |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12 % | |
Sugars, other 18.7g | ||
Protein 23.4g | 33 % | |
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Calories per serving: 433
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