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Ecuador
Ecuador · Ecuadorian
Llapingachos
Ecuadorian potato patties filled with cheese and cooked until golden.
- Ecuadorian
- 45 min total time
- 4 base servings
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Servings
Adapted for 4 servingsVersion
Active version: ClassicAllergens & avoidances
No major allergens declaredThis variant declares no major allergens. Always check labels and possible traces.
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Servings: 4 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below
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Classic
Ecuadorian potato patties filled with cheese and cooked until golden.
Suitable for vegetarian diets, but not vegan because it contains cheese. Check the cheese rennet if you need a strict vegetarian version.
This version
- Classic
- Vegetarian
- Contains dairy
- Contains lactose
Version
Contains
Ingredients
- 950 g potatoes, peeled
- 180 g brined white cheese, crumbled
- 90 g onion, finely chopped
- 2 g annatto powder
- 30 ml neutral oil
- 6 g fine salt
Cooking method
Pot
- Cook potatoes
Boil potatoes in salted water until very tender, then drain and mash.
Frequently asked questions
Can I freeze llapingachos?
Yes. Freeze shaped patties and cook from thawed for best texture.
Why are dairy and lactose listed?
The classic filling includes cheese.
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