Crab Fritters: Alcapurrias (Alex Garcia) Recipe

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Crab Fritters: Alcapurrias (Alex Garcia)
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Directions:

  1. To make masa, grate bananas and taro root with a hand grater and place in a large bowl. Add flour and mix well. Add water a little at a time. Season with salt and set aside.
  2. To make the stuffing, saute onion and pepper in oil for approximately 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook until all liquid has evaporated. Add white wine and cook until liquid has evaporated. Add cilantro and chipotle. Season and cool. Add crabmeat.
  3. To make dumplings, grease a small plate and spread 2 tablespoons of the masa over it. Place 1 tablespoon of the stuffing on top of the spread masa, and cover with 2 more tablespoons of the masa mixture. Roll into a cylinder shape, and slide off plate into a skillet with 1 1/2 inches of hot oil. Fry until golden brown and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 146.42 Kcal (613 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.81g 3%
Sodium 265.39mg 11%
Potassium 166.85mg 4%
Total Carbs 23.01g 8%
Sugars 5.24g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3.32g 13%
Protein 7.02g 14%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19%
Iron 21.9mg 121%
Calcium 28.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 81.64 Kcal (342 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.01g 3%
Sodium 147.98mg 11%
Potassium 93.04mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.83g 8%
Sugars 2.92g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.85g 13%
Protein 3.91g 14%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 19%
Iron 12.2mg 121%
Calcium 15.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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