Author Notes
Potato pillows or known in my childhood as “Tortitas de Papa” were a welcome dish when coming back from school. This recipe is made with white potatoes and cheese, fried and then served on a sweet tomato broth with scallions.
See my original recipe at: http://www.adrianasbestrecipes.com/2013/02/12/potato-pillows-cheesy-fluffy-delight/ —Adriana Martin
Ingredients
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4 pieces
big white potatoes
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1 cup
shredded Italian cheeses
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1 piece
egg
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1 tablespoon
cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon
Salt & pepper
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1/2 cup
frying oil (can be peanut oil or canola)
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3 tablespoons
tomato paste
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3 cups
hot water
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1 teaspoon
salt or could replace with a chicken cube bouillon
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1 teaspoon
sugar
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1/2 teaspoon
ground black pepper
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1/2 cup
Fresh cut green onions or scallions to garnish
Directions
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Peel your potatoes and wash. In a deep pan place the peeled washed potatoes, add cold water and cover with the lid. Place in the stove at medium flame and cook until tender; when ready remove the water and mash potatoes until getting a smooth consistency and place inside the fridge.
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When the potato pure is cold add the cheese, cornstarch, seasonings and the egg and combine well using your hands.
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Form small balls and then turn them into pillows, samll cakes or tortitas
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In a skillet add canola oil and fry each pillow until getting a golden color on both sides. Place the fried cakes on a plate with a paper napkin to remove excess oil.
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In a sauce pan add the tomato paste and dissolve with the water using a whisk, add the condiments and let it season at low flame.
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This recipe is fun to make you can involve the children helping you preparing this dish that is easy and inexpensive. This is also a great vegetarian option.
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