Alcapurrias Recipe

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Alcapurrias
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Directions:

  1. Peel the green bananas and place in a bowl of cold salted water.
  2. Peel and wash the yautías and place in a bowl of cold salted water.
  3. Grate the bananas and yautías. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and mix well. Set aside.
  4. Filling
  5. In a deep pot or frying pan, brown the ground beef. Drain off the fat.
  6. Add sofrito, alcaparrado mix, and salt and pepper to taste.cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
  7. Put it together on a piece of wax paper, spread out 1 to 2 tablespoons of the masa mixture and make a shallow well in the center. You can also use the palm of your hand instead of wax paper.
  8. Put 1 to 2 teaspoons of the filling into the well and cover it with some more masa mix. Use the back of spoon to smooth the masa all around the filling so no meat is showing.
  9. You can freeze the alcapurrias at this point for eating later.
  10. Heat enough oil, in a fryer or deep frying pan, to cover the alcapurrias when frying. The oil should be heated to about 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
  11. Add the alcapurrias, being careful not to splash the oil or crowd the fryer. Fry until crispy and golden, from 5 to 7 minutes.
  12. Drain the alcapurrias on paper towels and allow to cool before eating.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 274.07 Kcal (1147 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.53g 9%
Cholesterol 23.43mg 8%
Sodium 879.74mg 37%
Potassium 465.72mg 10%
Total Carbs 45.52g 15%
Sugars 12.56g 50%
Dietary Fiber 6.75g 27%
Protein 9.06g 18%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 21%
Iron 58.2mg 323%
Calcium 21.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 126.15 Kcal (528 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.54g 9%
Cholesterol 10.79mg 8%
Sodium 404.95mg 37%
Potassium 214.37mg 10%
Total Carbs 20.95g 15%
Sugars 5.78g 50%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 27%
Protein 4.17g 18%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 21%
Iron 26.8mg 323%
Calcium 9.9mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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