Easy Caribbean Alcapurrias
Caribbean alcapurrias are savory fried fritters filled with seasoned ground beef, made from a masa of yautia and green banana.
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Instructions
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Peel and wash green bananas and yautías.
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Place them in cold salted water, then grate or food process into a bowl; season with salt and mix well to form the masa.
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Brown ground beef in a pot, drain fat, then stir in sofrito, alcaparrado mix, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
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Remove beef filling from heat and let cool.
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Spread 1-2 tablespoons of masa on wax paper, create a well, add 1-2 teaspoons of filling, and cover with more masa; smooth to enclose.
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Heat oil to 360 F in a deep fryer or pan.
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Carefully add alcapurrias to the hot oil, fry for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Drain on paper towels and cool slightly before serving.