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Alcapurrias are gound beef filled, fried fritters made from a mixture of grated yautÃ­a (taro root) and green bananas. Vendors sell alcapurrias at street side stands and grills throught the Caribbean islands. Change it up by using ground chicken, turkey or pork. For a luxury version stuff the alcapurrias with cuban picadillo.
Serves 8 (serving size: 3 alcapurrias) This traditional Puerto Rican fritter dish is hearty and full of flavor. The dough is very wet and pliable--similar to the masa mixture for a tamale--and may take a minute to get used to working with.