Alcapurria

Alcapurria is a popular fritter dish from Puerto Rico. It may have influence from Middle Eastern kibbeh due to the immigration of Levantine Arabs as well as Armenians throughout Latin America. The dough surrounding the filling, the masa, is made primarily of green banana and grated yautía with optional addition of squash. Green banana can be replaced with breadfruit, cassava, taro, green or yellow plantains or other arrowroots. Alcapurrias are generally seasoned with lard, annatto, garlic and salt. The annatto gives it signature yellow/orange color. Annatto seeds are simmered in lard to release most of its color and flavor. Seeds are discarded and the tinted lard is then poured over the masa.

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