Chilies Papas Rellenas

Ingredients

• 2 lbs mashed potatoes (hot)
• 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (2 ounce) cans of dice green chilies, drained
• 4 tablespoons sofrito sauce
• 4 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together hot mashed potatoes, eggs, butter and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.

2. 2

   Set aside and let cool. In a sauce, combine sofrito, tomato sauce, diced chilies, oregano and salt.

3. 3

   Mix thoroughly.

4. 4

   Cook over low heat, simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

5. 5

   Spread a spoonful of potato dough mix in palm of hand.

6. 6

   Make an indentation in middle and stuff it with some of the chili-tomato mixture. Cover filling with more potato dough.

7. 7

   Shape into a ball.

8. 8

   Dust ball lightly with remaining cornstarch.

9. 9

   Repeat with remaining mixtures.

10. 10

    Deep fry stuffed potato balls until golden (about 2 minutes).

11. 11

    Remove and drain on paper towels.