Salvadoran FoodSalvadoran potato and loroco patties with roasted tomato sauce and light alguashte cream
Golden, tender potato patties made with mashed potatoes, fresh loroco, and Salvadoran fresh cheese, served with a homemade roasted tomato sauce and a light alguashte cream. This is an original recipe inspired by traditional Salvadoran flavors, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 700 g potato (pelada and cut diced)
- 80 g fresh loroco (chopped)
- 120 g Salvadoran semi-firm fresh cheese (desmoronado)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 35 g rice flour (for the mezcla)
- 90 g white onion (the mitad chopped for the tortitas and the mitad for the sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic (1 for the tortitas and 1 for the sauce)
- 8 g salt (or to taste, divided)
- 2 g black pepper (divided)
- 45 ml vegetable oil (divided for frying and saltear)
- 500 g ripe tomato (for roasting and licuar)
- 70 g sweet green pepper (in strips large)
- 10 g fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 24 g ground pumpkin seed seasoning (for the cream)
- 120 ml Salvadoran cream (for the cream of alguashte)
- 180 ml water (divided for cocer and ajustar sauce/cream)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain very well and mash until you have a firm puree. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- 2
2. While the potatoes cool, preheat the oven to 425 °F / 220 °C. Place the tomatoes, sweet green pepper, half of the onion, and 1 garlic clove on a tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and roast for 18 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and lightly charred around the edges.
- 3
3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Saute the remaining half of the onion and 1 garlic clove for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chopped loroco and cook 2 minutes more, just until fragrant. Remove from the heat.
- 4
4. In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, loroco saute, crumbled cheese, beaten egg, rice flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well until a soft but shapeable dough forms.
- 5
5. Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into medium patties. If the mixture sticks, lightly moisten your hands with a little water.
- 6
6. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender with the cilantro, 60 ml (1/4 cup) water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Blend until you have a slightly thick sauce.
- 7
7. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Adjust with a little more water if you want a looser texture.
- 8
8. In another small saucepan, combine the Salvadoran cream with the alguashte and 60 ml (1/4 cup) water. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and lightly creamy. Do not let it boil vigorously.
- 9
9. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and firm.
- 10
10. Serve the patties hot with the roasted tomato sauce on top or on the side, and finish with the light alguashte cream.
Chef tips
Let the potatoes release steam before mixing so the patties hold their shape better. For a crispier texture, chill the patties for 15 minutes before pan-frying.
Substitutions
You can use firm fresh cheese instead of Salvadoran semi-firm fresh cheese. If fresh loroco is unavailable, use well-drained frozen loroco. Salvadoran cream can be replaced with mild sour cream.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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