Mas Llapingachos Por Favor Food

¡MAS LLAPINGACHOS POR FAVOR!

Steps:

• 1. Make the ACHIOTE OIL: Place the (corn) oil and 1 teaspoon of ground achiote in a saucepan. Use a fork to whisk together then gently heat the mixture on medium-low heat until warm. Set aside 5-10 minutes to infuse.
• 2. COOKING THE POTATOES: Place the potatoes in a medium pot with 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Simmer until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain and mash, leaving the mixture slightly chunky.
• 3. MIXING AND SHAPING: When the puree cools a bit, but is still warm to the touch, add the scallions, cheese, black pepper, and salt. Mix well. Divide the puree into 24 balls-about one heaping tablespoon of puree for each ball. Flatten the balls to form patties 1 ½-inch wide by ½-inch thick. *Let cool for at least twenty minutes before cooking, otherwise they will stick to the pan and fall apart.*
• 4. COOKING THE LLAPINGACHOS: When the patties are cool and firm to the touch, heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet. Add 1 ounce achiote oil and about 10 patties but do not crowd. Cook for 3 minutes at low heat to form a crust. With a narrow spatula, flip the patties over and brown them on the other side on medium heat for three minutes. Repeat the process with rest of the llapingachos.
• 5. RED ONION RELISH: Place onions in a medium bowl with the lime juice. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, hot peppers, and cilantro. Season with salt to taste. Serve at room temperature.
• 6. Serve llapingachos hot with a dollop of red onion relish. Note: Servings are estimated as an appetizer.

MAS LLAPINGACHOS POR FAVOR

Steps:

• Cooking the Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a medium pot with 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Simmer until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain and mash, leaving the mixture slightly chunky.
• Mixing and Shaping: When the puree cools a bit, but is still warm to the touch, add the scallions, cheese, black pepper, and salt. Mix well. Divide the puree into 24 balls-about one heaping tablespoon of puree for each ball. Flatten the balls to form patties 1 ½-inch wide by ½-inch thick. Let cool for at least twenty minutes before cooking, otherwise they will stick to the pan and fall apart.
• Cooking: When the patties are cool and firm to the touch, heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet. Add 1 ounce achiote oil and 10 - 12 patties. Cook for 3 minutes at low heat to form a crust. With a narrow spatula, flip the patties over and brown them on the other side on medium heat for three minutes. Repeat the process with rest of the llapingachos.
• Red Onion Relish: Place onions in a medium bowl with the lime juice. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, hot peppers, and cilantro. Season with salt to taste. Serve at room temperature.
• Serve llapingachos hot with a dollop of red onion relish.
• Note: Servings are estimated as an appetizer.