Stuffed potatoes

Directions

1. Wash the potatoes and place them in a medium-size pan in salted water. Bring the water to a boil. Cook the potatoes until they are soft.

2. Remove the potatoes from the stove and peel them.

3. Mash the potatoes. Let cool, then add 1 egg and mix it in until smooth.

4. In a large skillet, pour 2-3 tablespoons of oil and cook the onion and garlic until they are golden.

5. Add the ground beef and tomatoes to the skillet and cook for five minutes. Then add parsley, cilantro, olives, hard boiled eggs and raisins.

6. Continue to season with salt, pepper and paprika.

7. Sprinkle some flour in your hands,then take roughly ½ cup of potato mixture and place it in the palm of your hand. Flatten it out and then add 1 tablespoon of filling in the center. Fold the potato mixture, closing it by carefully pressing on the outside edges. (repeat this process with the rest of the potatoes and filling)

8. Heat some oil in a medium-size pan and fry the papa rellenas until they are golden brown.

9. Served with sides of white rice and with hot sauce or onion creole sauce.

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