Caribbean Classic: Papas Rellenas with Von Diaz | Recipe Drop | Food52

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Papas Rellenas:
"Enjoyed across Latin America, papas rellenas are sinful. Potatoes are boiled and mashed, then stuffed with seasoned ground beef, formed into balls, and fried. They’re laborious to make, so they’re most commonly sold at cuchifrito stands in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico—as well as Caribbean diaspora enclaves such as Chicago, Miami, and New York’s East Harlem—instead of made at home. But they are worth the effort, as they freeze well and can be pulled out any time for company. While these may seem like a snack, they are quite filling." — César Pérez

Get Von Diaz's book ISLAS here: https://www.vondiaz.com/books

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - Peeling the Potatoes
02:38 - Making the Picadillo
06:29 - PR vs DR Papas Rellenas
08:39 - Creating the Mashed Potatoes
10:54 - Von Diaz's First Cookbook
11:57 - Von's Tips for Frying
13:12 - Stuffing the Potatoes
14:14 - Puerto Rican History in Cocina Criolla
15:33 - Dredging the Rellenas
16:40 - Fry Time!
19:00 - Tasting

GET THE RECIPE:
Papas Rellenas (Picadillo-Stuffed Potato Fritters): https://food52.com/recipes/90260-papa...

PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
ISLAS: https://www.vondiaz.com/books
Peugeot Paris Line Pepper Mill: https://food52.com/shop/products/1138...

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