ECUADOREAN POTATO CAKES WITH PEANUT SAUCE (LLAPINGACHOS)

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Unlike the other recipes for this, the peanut sauce makes it very different. In this month's gourmet oct o8, haven't tried it yet but can't wait to. (there is a recipe for annato oil on zaar too)

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes (yellow fleshed)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup scallion (plus extra 1/2 cup finely chopped)
6 tablespoons annatto oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 cups muenster cheese, coarsley grated

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch pieces. Cover with cold water add salt and simmer til very tender.
  • While potatoes boil, cook garlic and 1/3 cup scallions in 2 tbs of annatto oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until softened about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cumin and 1/4 tsp pepper and cook 1 minute. Add tomato and cook stirring 2 minutes.
  • Add milk and bring to a bare simmer, then remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until well combined. Keep covered and warm off heat.
  • Drain and mash potatoes. Cook remaining 1/2 cup of scallions with 1/4 tsp salt and pepper in 2 tbs of annatto oil until softened.
  • Stir into potatoes along with the cheese. Form into 8 balls, flatten into a 3 inch patty.
  • Heat 1 tbs annato oil in a non stick pan over medium high, then fry cakes in two batches turning over once until crusty both sides (about 6 mins a side).
  • Gently reheat peanut sauce thinning with a little water to creamy consistency if needed. Serve with the potato cakes.

Casey Giddens
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These llapingachos were amazing! I loved the crispy potato cakes and the creamy peanut sauce. This is a great recipe!


Leomer Once
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I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but I really enjoyed these llapingachos. The potato cakes were crispy and flavorful, and the peanut sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


naeem jani
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These llapingachos were a bit bland, but they were still good. I think I should have added more salt and pepper to the potato mixture.


Jonathan Rodriguez
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Delicious and easy to make!


Happy Mehar
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I loved these llapingachos! The potato cakes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the peanut sauce was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again.


KING-XD.
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These llapingachos were a bit too oily for my taste, but they were still delicious. The potato cakes were crispy and flavorful, and the peanut sauce was creamy and nutty.


Asiya Basheer Ahmed
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I had never heard of llapingachos before, but I'm so glad I tried them! The potato cakes were crispy and flavorful, and the peanut sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making these again.


Rahman Shofyz
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These llapingachos were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. The potato cakes were crispy and flavorful, and the peanut sauce was creamy and nutty.


Sadika Tasnim
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I'm not a big fan of peanut sauce, but I really enjoyed these llapingachos. The potato cakes were crispy and flavorful, and the cheese and avocado were the perfect toppings.


Kamar Brown
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These llapingachos were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! The potato cakes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the peanut sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Malik Jabbar
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I loved the crispy potato cakes and the creamy peanut sauce. This is a great recipe!


ROCKY_ BOSX
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Delicious!


Arlene Fulk
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These llapingachos were amazing! The potato cakes were crispy and flavorful, and the peanut sauce was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Aqib Asif
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my llapingachos turned out too dry. I think I should have added more milk to the potato mixture.


cLoSe wOrLd
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The llapingachos were a bit bland for my taste, but the peanut sauce was delicious. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper to the potato cakes.


Eagle Bird Gaming
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These llapingachos were easy to make and absolutely delicious. The potato cakes were perfectly crispy, and the peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


sazikazi dzingwa
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I've never had Ecuadorian food before, but these llapingachos were delicious! The potato cakes were so flavorful, and the peanut sauce was creamy and nutty. I will definitely be making these again.


Bilal jaan
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These llapingachos were a hit at our dinner party! The potato cakes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the peanut sauce was the perfect accompaniment. We will definitely be making these again.