Llapingachos

Llapingachos are traditional Ecuadorian potato patties stuffed with cheese and served with a peanut sauce.

Ingredients - Serves 4

In a large bowl, mash the boiled potatoes until smooth.
Add the grated cheese, chopped onion, cilantro, beaten egg, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to combine.
Divide the potato mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the llapingachos in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
In a separate saucepan, combine the ground peanuts, milk, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Serve the llapingachos hot with the peanut sauce on the side.