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

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