Rellenos de Papas | Puerto Rican Stuffed Potato Balls - EASY!

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DISCLAIMER: In Puerto Rico, we use the term “rellenos de papas” instead of “papas rellenas” because “relleno” is treated as a noun rather than an adjective. A “relleno” refers to any food that is stuffed, which is why we say “rellenos de papas” (stuffed potatoes). 💕 Welcome! Today, we are making a classic Puerto Rican fritter, rellenos de papas (stuffed potato balls)! This popular Puerto Rican street food that you will often find in bakeries or at food kiosks in Puerto Rico is a delicious treat and very easy to make. They’re golden and crispy on the outside with a soft, velvety inner potato wall, and stuffed with a delicious ground meat filling. So, let’s get into it! ____________ Ingredients: potato dough • Roughly 1lb potatoes, peeled and cubed • 1 egg yolk • 1 tbsp corn starch, plus more for coating • 2 tbsp real butter • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp onion powder • salt to taste • black pepper to taste • 1 packet chicken bullion for the pot to boil potatoes Quick Picadillo: • 1/2 lb ground meat of choice • 1 tsp pimientos, chopped • 2 tsp sofrito • 2-3 tsp tomato sauce • 1/2 packet Goya Sazón • 1/2 packet chicken bouillon (sub for beef bouillon if using ground beef or pork) • 1/4 tsp oregano •1/4 tsp onion powder • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • black pepper and salt to taste, if needed QUICK TIPS: 📝 To prevent the relleno from exploding, make sure the filling is well-drained before putting it inside the dough. Make sure the potatoes are very well drained as well. Refrigerate the formed balls, uncovered, for about 30minutes before frying. Excessive moisture can cause the rellenos to explode in the frying oil. ✨Verses of the Week:✨ “You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.” -Luke‬ ‭6‬‬:‭36‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’” -Psalms‬ ‭27‬‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬ _____________ WATCH MORE MARI'S COOKING: How to Make Authentic Puerto Rican White Rice: https://youtu.be/8R-MlAUJvyA How to Make Authentic Puerto Rican Beans: https://youtu.be/unYzo9T0ggQ How to Make & Store Authentic Puerto Rican Sofrito: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unYzo9T0ggQ Basic Sofrito Recipe: https://youtu.be/khZn0OydLGE BACKGROUND MUSIC: Lofi Geek on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dTH2FN Follow Lofi Geek's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyD59CI7beJDU493glZpxgA