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Chapaleles

Small potato breads or fritters typical of Chiloé island, made with grated potato, flour and sometimes bacon. Eaten hot, grilled or pan-fried, often with cheese or butter.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

514 kcal per serving

Protein
15.3 g
Carbohydrates
76.1 g
of which sugars
4 g
Fat
14.2 g
Fiber
7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes, boil them in salted water for 20 minutes, then mash them finely.
  2. Let the potatoes cool, then add the flour, egg, salt and pepper to make a soft dough.
  3. Fry the onion and bacon in the lard until golden, then work them into the dough.
  4. Shape small balls about 6 cm across, then flatten them slightly between your hands.
  5. Cook the chapaleles in a hot pan with a little fat, 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden.
  6. Serve hot, with butter or fresh cheese.

Variations and tips

Sweet version. Replace the bacon and onion with 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon for a family teatime treat.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.