Papas Rellenas

Stuffed Potatoes

Preparation info
  • 4 to 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
Secrets of Colombian Cooking

By Patricia McCausland-Gallo

Published 2004

  • About

These stuffed potatoes are a meal in itself and more. They are basically potatoes mashed but not completely smooth, which are stuffed with an egg, rice, and meat filling before being coated in a batter and fried. They are very typical of colder zones and the Pacific areas.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons salt
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 3 pounds (about

Method

  1. In a large pot place 8 cups of water, the salt, and the eggs. Bring to a boil.
  2. Wash and quarter the potatoes (with or without skin). Add to the eggs, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pricked with a fork. Drain the potatoes and