Gallitos De Papa from Costa Rica
Discover the comforting flavors of Costa Rica with *Gallitos de Papa*, a simple yet irresistible dish that combines creamy mashed potatoes with vibrant aromatics like garlic and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in warm, soft corn tortillas. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal, this quick and easy recipe highlights pantry-friendly ingredients like tender boiled potatoes and a touch of black pepper for a balanced and satisfying bite. Whether you’re craving something traditional or looking to explore Costa Rican cuisine, these gallitos are a must-try! Serve them warm and watch them disappear from the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 small Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 small Corn tortillas
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into large chunks for even cooking.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with water. Add the salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cook the potatoes for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Check for doneness by piercing with a fork—it should slide in easily.
Drain the cooked potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Let them cool slightly.
While the potatoes are cooling, finely mince the garlic and chop the cilantro.
Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the sautéed garlic, chopped cilantro, black pepper, and additional salt if needed to the potatoes.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork until smooth but slightly chunky. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or directly over a gas flame to soften them.
Spoon a generous amount of mashed potato onto each tortilla. Fold lightly to hold the filling in place.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 683 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
