Papa rellena
Deep-fried stuffed potato croquette popular across Latin America.
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Papas rellenas (English: stuffed potatoes) are a popular type of croquette found in various Latin American regions, including Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, and the Caribbean, particularly in Puerto Rico and Cuba. The dish consists of a potato-based dough stuffed with a filling—such as chopped beef, onions, olives, hard-boiled eggs, and spices—then dredged in flour and deep-fried. Preparation and presentation vary by country, with regional adaptations in Peru, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.
Background
In Peru, papas rellenas are made from a potato-based dough stuffed with chopped beef, onions, whole olives, hard-boiled eggs, cumin, and other herbs and spices. The resulting obloid mass is dredged in flour and deep-fried, with potato flour often added for greater consistency. The dish is typically served with salsa criolla or an ají sauce.
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- Wikipedia: Papa rellena (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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