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Alcapurrias are a traditional Puerto Rican fritter made from green bananas, meat, and spices. This versatile dish can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. The filling is typically made with ground beef, pork, or chicken, but can also be made with seafood or vegetables. The green bananas are grated and mixed with achiote oil, which gives them a vibrant yellow color. The mixture is then stuffed with the filling and fried until golden brown. Alcapurrias are often served with a dipping sauce, such as a mojo sauce or a tomato-based sauce. They can also be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as salsa, cheese, or sour cream. This article provides step-by-step instructions for making alcapurrias, as well as recipes for three different fillings: a traditional ground beef filling, a chicken and vegetable filling, and a seafood filling. With its detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to make delicious and authentic alcapurrias at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALCAPURRIAS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons sofrito
1 pound ground beef sirloin
6 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1/2 tablespoon salt
6 to 8 green olives
1 1/2 pounds taro root
3 green bananas
2 tablespoons annatto oil, plus additional for the wax paper
1 1/4 tablespoons adobo seasoning
3/4 tablespoon salt
Canola oil, for cooking the fritters
Hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • For the meat: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the canola oil, onions and sofrito. Cook 1 minute, then add ground beef, tomato sauce, adobo, salt and olives. Mix well and let cook until brown, about 6 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • For the fritters: With a knife, cut the skin off the taro root and peel the bananas. Grate the taro root and bananas on the small holes of a box grater. Mix them with the annatto oil, adobo and salt in a bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour, since the chilled dough is easier to assemble. (This is optional.)
  • To assemble the fritters, use wax paper as your base. Cover the center with some annatto oil. Take a heaping 1/4 cup dough and set it in the center of the paper. Spread thinly, then add 3 tablespoons ground beef mixture to the center. Wrap both ends of the paper over each other to make a cylinder-shaped fritter. Push down on the dough to seal the meat inside the fritter. Make sure the dough is sealed completely on both ends and the center. If there are holes, seal them with extra dough, using your finger.
  • Heat several inches of canola oil in a Dutch oven or deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Slide the fritters into the hot oil for 5 to 6 minutes. Place them on a plate with a paper towel so the grease is absorbed. Serve immediately with hot sauce if desired.

ALCAPURRIAS RECIPE BY TASTY



Alcapurrias Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh cilantro, fresh culantro, medium green bell pepper, garlics, small yellow onion, adobo seasoning, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, ground beef, spanish olive, dried adobo seasoning, garlic powder, ground black pepper, Sazón Culantro and Achiote seasoning, tomato sauce, unripe bananas, green plantain, yucca root, garlic powder, kosher salt, Sazón Culantro and Achiote seasoning, nonstick cooking spray, vegetable oil, hot sauce

Provided by Tikeyah Whittle

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh culantro
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
5 garlics, ends trimmed
1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 ½ lb ground beef, 80/20
¼ cup spanish olive, with pimentos
1 ½ teaspoons dried adobo seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 packet Sazón Culantro and Achiote seasoning, 1.4 ounce (35 G)
¼ cup tomato sauce
3 unripe bananas, peeled and chopped into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 green plantain, peeled and chopped in 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces
2 lb yucca root, peeled and chopped in 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 packet Sazón Culantro and Achiote seasoning, 1.4 ounce (35 G)
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
6 cups vegetable oil, or neutral oil of choice, for frying
hot sauce, of choice, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the sofrito: Add the cilantro, culantro, bell pepper, garlic, onion, adobo seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper to a food processor and pulse until the vegetables are broken down and the mixture has the texture of a chunky salsa. Reserve ⅓ cup (75 G) for the filling, then set aside the remaining sofrito for another use. It will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
  • Make the filling: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the reserved ⅓ cup (75 G) sofrito and cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef, olives, adobo seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and Sazón Culantro and Achiote seasoning. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the filling to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Make the masa: Add the bananas, plantain, and yucca to a food processor and pulse until completely smooth, stopping the push the larger pieces to the bottom as you go. Transfer to a large bowl and add the garlic powder, salt, and Sazón Culantro and Achiote seasoning. Mix well to combine.
  • To assemble, grease an 8 x 12-inch (20 x 30 cm) sheet of parchment paper with nonstick spray. Add about ⅔ cup (155 G) masa to the center of the parchment paper. Using a rubber spatula, spread the masa into an oval about ⅓-inch thick, leaving a 1-2-inch (2.5-5 cm) border of parchment around the edges.
  • Scoop ⅓ cup (75 G) beef filling onto the center of the masa, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) border of masa around the meat. Lift a long edge of the parchment paper up and over the filling to enclose with the masa, then repeat with the other side, then the short edges. The masa should stick to itself. Patch any holes with more masa, then use the parchment to gently roll the alcapurria from side to side to seal, making sure the filling is completely enclosed. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-walled skillet to 350°F (180°C) over medium heat. Working with 1 wrapped alcapurria at a time, lower a long edge of the parchment into the oil and very gently roll the alcapurria off so it sits flat-side down, being careful not to splatter the oil. Add another alcapurria and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain and cool slightly while you repeat with the remaining alcapurrias.
  • Serve immediately with hot sauce for dipping.
  • Enjoy!

ALCAPURIAS



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Provided by Evette Rodriguez

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 30 or so depending on the size

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon annatto seeds
1 pound yautia (root vegetable), peeled and chopped
1 medium green plantain peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sofrito, (recommended my brand Sofrito, alternatively, Goya Sofrito)
1 pound ground beef
1/2 packet Latin seasoning mix (recommended: Sazon)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup beef stock, (recommended, boxed organic)
1/2 cup raisins, soaked in dark Puerto Rican rum
Oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with the annatto seeds until the olive oil changes color; it should be a mild orange/red. Strain and set aside.
  • Using a food processor, process the yautia and green plantain on medium speed until nice and smooth; add the salt and strained annatto oil. Now you have a fresh masa; place in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat a large Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sofrito. Stir-fry for 1 minute and add the ground beef. Brown the beef and add the Latin seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano mixing well. Add the beef stock and simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes. Remove the beef from the heat, strain the raisins and add them to the beef mixture mixing well. Set aside to cool.
  • Remove the masa from the refrigerator and using 1 to 2 tablespoons (depending on how large you want them) scoop out of the bowl and into the palm of your water moistened hand patting into a round disk to prepare it for the filling (the masa can be a little too pliable; if you notice that you can't form a round disk, place the masa in the refrigerator to firm it up before proceeding). Add a teaspoon or more of beef mixture to the center of the masa and using a patting motion (as if you were making a snow ball) pat the masa around the beef to form a ball being very careful not to let the beef stick out of the plantain. Continue forming the balls until both mixtures are finished. Leftovers of either can be saved for your next meal (I'll show you what to do with them in a future recipe).
  • Preheat a large Dutch oven on high and add enough oil to comfortably fry the Alcapurias (about 2 to 3 cups). (Heat the oil to 350 degrees F if you are frying them fresh; if frozen, lower the temperature to 325 degrees F.) When the oil has reached the desired temperature, carefully add the alcapurias 1 at a time making sure not to crowd the pan. Remove and drain on a thick bed of paper towels; transfer to a cooling rack once drained and store in a warm oven until you have completed frying them all.
  • To serve: Alcapurias can be placed on a dish and passed around to your guests or on a serving platter and placed on your buffet. They do not require a sauce, topping or dip of any kind. Their unique taste will carry them on your buffet all on their own!

ALCAPURRIAS



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Alcapurrias are gound beef filled, fried fritters made from a mixture of grated yautía (taro root) and green bananas. Vendors sell alcapurrias at street side stands and grills throught the Caribbean islands. Change it up by using ground chicken, turkey or pork. For a luxury version stuff the alcapurrias with cuban picadillo. Use food processor to grate the yautía and green bananas. Recipe from Latin Caribbean Food Newsletter by Hector Rodriguez.

Provided by 1PugMom2

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium green bananas
1 lb taro root (yauta)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 lb ground beef (The Filliing)
1 tablespoon sofrito sauce
1 tablespoon alcaparrado (mix of olives, pimientos and capers)
salt and pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Peel the green bananas and place in a bowl of cold salted water.
  • Peel and wash the yautías and place in a bowl of cold salted water.
  • Grate the bananas and yautías. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and mix well. Set aside.
  • Filling
  • In a deep pot or frying pan, brown the ground beef. Drain off the fat.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • You can freeze the alcapurrias at this point for eating later.
  • 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.
  • Add the alcapurrias, being careful not to splash the oil or crowd the fryer. Fry until crispy and golden, from 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Drain the alcapurrias on paper towels and allow to cool before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1214.1, Carbohydrate 63.7, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 18.5, Protein 13.8

ALCAPURRIA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
Red Pepper Flakes (optional) to taste
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
Salt to taste
1-1/4 tsp dried Oregano
1 tsp. Onion Powder
Oil for frying
1/2 cup Achiote Oil
3 rounded tbs. Sofrito
1 tbs Oil
1-lb. Ground Beef (You may not need all the cooked beef)
1/4 c. Tomato Sauce
1 tbs. White Vinegar
3 lbs. Green Bananas
1 lg Green Plantain

Steps:

  • In a large bowl add vinegar and all spices and mix together. When mixture appears crumbly stir in sofrito. Once mixed pour in 1 tbs oil and then stir in beef with spices. When meat and spice are blended set aside for 15 minutes to 1 hour. 15 minutes later: Place a large skillet on high heat. Put in meat and spices mixture into skillet. When meat has browned, lower temperature to lowest heat setting and stir in tomato sauce. Cover skillet and cook on low heat for 30 minutes. Note: For the next step we will use the finest grate on a box grater to mash the green bananas and the plantain. Please use the grater with caution as the bananas are slippery when mashed and you can easily scrape or cut your fingers against the grate. Peel all green bananas and green plantain. Grate bananas and plantain on finest grate on grate box. When you have finished grating the green bananas and green plantain mix together with a fork. Slowly add in all achoite oil. When achoite oil is incorporated add in salt and pepper to taste -- you may also add any spices you wish to use into mixture. 30 minutes has passed since covering the beef--It should be completely cooked. Remove meat from skillet onto a plate-draining out any excess oil. To make the alcapurria: Using a large spoon (or about 3 tbs for a large alcapurria and 1 tbs for smaller ones) place banana mixture into a piece of parchment paper. Spread out mixture into an oval or circle shape. Use spoon to make a small indented well in the center of mixture. Add in 1- 2 heaping teaspoons of the meat mixture into the indented well. Press meat lightly into banana mixture. Close parchment paper to seal the alcapurria --this should create a cylinder shape and the meat will be enclosed completely by the banana mixture. In a large pan add in approximately ½ inch of oil. When oil is hot lower temperature to med-low heat. Add in alcapurrias. When the bottom and sides of the alcapurria is golden brown -- turn over. Complete cooking time should be from 4 minutes for small alcapurria to 8 minutes for large ones. Cook until golden brown on all sides. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Serve hot!! This can be served as an appetizer or snack and can also be enjoyed as part of a meal.

Tips:

  • To make the alcapurria dough, you will need to use a grater to shred the green bananas and yuca root.
  • Be sure to squeeze out any excess liquid from the grated vegetables before mixing them with the other ingredients.
  • Use a large bowl to mix the dough, as it will be quite sticky.
  • If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little bit more flour.
  • The filling for the alcapurria can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as ground beef, pork, chicken, or vegetables.
  • Be sure to season the filling well with your favorite spices.
  • To shape the alcapurria, you will need to take a small piece of dough and flatten it out into a circle.
  • Place a spoonful of filling in the center of the circle and then fold the dough up around the filling, sealing the edges well.
  • The alcapurria can be fried or baked.
  • If you are frying them, be sure to use a deep fryer or a large pot with enough oil to cover the alcapurria.
  • Fry the alcapurria until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • If you are baking them, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the alcapurria for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Conclusion:

Alcapurria is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is a popular dish in many Latin American countries, and it is a great way to use up leftover green bananas and yuca root. Alcapurria can be made with a variety of fillings, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you fry them or bake them, alcapurria is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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