RELLENOS DE PAPA RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil and remove from heat.
• Add margarine, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and milk. Stir until the margarine is melted.
• Add the potato flakes. The mixture should be pretty thick and dry.
• Add a slightly beaten egg and mix well.
• Let the potatoes sit to cool down.
• Divide potato mixture into 6 balls.
• Sprinkle corn starch on one hand and carefully spread one of the potato balls on your hand pushing down in the middle.
• Place a tablespoon of prepared picadillo in the middle carefully folding the sides over the meat until it is completely sealed.
• Roll the stuffed balls in corn starch - this will help keep the mixture together during frying.
• Fry over medium-high heat until golden.
• Note: all purpose flour can be used instead of cornstarch.

Steps:

• Fill a small pot with water, boil the potatoes, and cook until tender. Drain water, pat dry the potatoes and mash.
• Add salt and garlic powder and mix until incorporated. Mix in the flour until the dough is smooth . Let it cool.
• Once cooled, flour hands and shape a disk of potato dough. Add 1 tablespoon picadillo and pinch to seal the edges of the disc together.
• Roll until it forms a ball. Repeat the process with the rest of the dough.
• Deep fry the balls in hot oil for around 5 minutes or until golden.