This is really such a delayed post. This was the complicated starter that I planned. I had to drop the other one that was planned as well. Papas Rellenas is a peru starter and commonly made in near by areas as well. This Cuban version is actually made with meat. I made it vegetarian by using Soya Granules.
These Cuban potato balls have bell peppers, soya granules stuffed and the balls are deep fried. I was inspired by thecandidappetite site post. I leave you to enjoy the pictures. We were so eager to dig in that I forgot to click the cross section of the balls. So shared a hasty pic, pls excuse the hurried one!.
Cuban Potato Balls
Ingredients Needed:
For the Outer Layer
Mashed Potatoes - 2 cups
Red Chili flakes - 1 tsp
Milk - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
For the Stuffing
Onions - 1 medium
Bell Peppers, all 3 colours - 1/2 cup
Soya Granules - 1/2 cup
Garlic - 4 cloves
Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder a pinch
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Cooking Oil - 2 tsp
For the Coating
All purpose flour - 1/2 cup
Bread Crumbs - 1 cup
Oil for deep frying
How to make the Cuban Potato Balls
MW Soya Granules for 3 mins, drain and squeeze off excess water.
MW 2 large potatoes for 5 to 6 mins. Soak in water, peel and mash well. Add milk, salt and red chili flakes. Combine everything well. Let it rest for 10 mins.
Meanwhile make the stuffing.
Heat a nonstick pan with oil, saute the the crushed garlic, then add finely chopped onions, saute for 2 mins, then add finely chopped bell peppers. Saute all together.
Add all the spices, soya granules, combine and adjust seasoning.
Make equal balls of the potato. I used a ladle for measuring.
Flatten in center, place a spoonful of stuffing. Cover on all sides. Continue with all the balls.
Make a batter with all purpose flour, salt with enough water. Drop the balls into this batter, coat well and then roll in bread crumbs. Continue with all balls.
Freeze for 20 mins.
Heat oil for deep frying and fry in all sides.
Serve hot.
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Recipe
Papas Rellenas | How to make Cuban Potato Balls
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Usha Rao says
Potato balls crunchy on the out side must have been soft in the inside. These balls so evenly shaped and nice presentation.
Harini-Jaya R says
Though it was a hurried post, it is well worth it, Valli.
Gayathri Kumar says
These deep fried potato balls have turned out superb Valli. I think I have made it once.
vaishali sabnani says
The potato balls look real crunchy, love the clicks ' which are tempting me to grab these from the screen.
Sapana Behl says
Omg soya granules stuffed potato balls looks too tempting.
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says
Late a vandalum latesta vandrukeenga.. (hope you u understand tamil).. Awesome share Valli. You made it.
Priya Suresh says
Omg, this is absolutely delicious and addictive balls, thats an interesting stuffing as well. Too crispy.
Kalyani says
perfectly shaped yummy snack ! liked the wood based toothpick into them too ! looking for those in the market !
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Absolutely loved the stuffed and fried potatoes. Looks so lovely and love how you presented them as finger food.
Archana Potdar says
If this is a hurried post then what is an unhurried one?
After your detailed pictures, I don't need the recipe, Valli. It's awesome but love it.
Suma Gandlur says
The balls are perfectly shaped and sound delicious.
Pavani N says
OMG, that is such an inviting dish. Crispy on the outside and yummy soy filling -- I'll have to try this out some time.
Sowmya :) says
Thought you said hurried post....can't make that out in the pics at all. These potato balls look so crunchy and inviting
The Pumpkin Farm says
they look perfect and restaurant quality....long process though, must be flavorful
Ritu Tangri says
The perfectly shaped and fried cuban potato balls are so inviting that I'm going to satiate myself by making them only 🙂
Suja Ram says
Perfect Potato balls Valli. Can see the crispness through your clicks. Awesome presentation too.