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Puerto Rican Alcapurria Recipe

Puerto Rican Alcapurria Recipe

Crispy and savory Puerto Rican alcapurria recipe made with a green banana and yautía dough filled with flavorful seasoned meat. A beloved Caribbean street food with a crunchy exterior and juicy filling.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • Dough Masa
  • 5 green bananas very unripe
  • 1 pound yautía taro root, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon annatto oil achiote oil
  • Filling Picadillo
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons sofrito
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup olives optional
  • Frying
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Food processor or box grater
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Slotted spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Peel the green bananas and yautía.
  2. Grate them finely using a food processor or box grater to create the masa dough.
  3. Add salt and annatto oil to the dough and mix well.
  4. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat.
  5. Add sofrito, garlic, tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Simmer until the filling is fully cooked and flavorful. Let cool slightly.
  7. Spread a portion of the masa dough on parchment paper or in your palm.
  8. Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center.
  9. Fold the dough around the filling to form an oval fritter.
  10. Heat oil to about 350°F (175°C).
  11. Fry alcapurrias until golden brown and crispy, about 6–8 minutes.
  12. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  13. Let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Puerto Rican Alcapurria Recipe