Crispy Potato Bites with Cheese and Cilantro

Ingredients

• 500 g Sabanera Potato (peeled and cut for cooking; approximately 3-4 medium potatoes)
• Paprika (to taste)
• Garlic powder (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
• 100 g Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch (maizena)
• Vegetable oil (enough for frying)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the Sabanera potatoes and boil them in salted water until they are very soft.

2. 2

   Drain the water from the potatoes and mash them with a potato masher or a fork until a smooth puree is obtained.

3. 3

   Season the mashed potatoes with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and the chopped cilantro.

4. 4

   Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and the tablespoon of cornstarch to the mashed potatoes.

5. 5

   Mix and knead all the ingredients well until a homogeneous dough is formed.

6. 6

   Form small balls with the dough and then flatten them slightly with a fork to create textured disks.

7. 7

   Heat enough oil in a frying pan and fry the potatoes until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.

8. 8

   Remove from the oil and let drain on paper towels before serving.

Notes

Safety note: Several users reported difficulties while frying, mentioning that the dough falls apart. To avoid this, ensure that the mashed potatoes do not have excess moisture before mixing and that the oil is at the proper temperature (hot but not smoking). Some users suggest adding an egg to the mixture to help bind the ingredients if the dough feels too loose.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• appetizer
• potatoes
• cheese
• fried
• easy recipe
• vegetarian