Alcapurrias de Yuca - Easy Puerto Rican Recipe

If it's summertime on the beach in Puerto Rico, what do you eat? An alcapurria! And although alcapurrias are typically made with a mixture of root vegetables, we're going to show you how to make a super easy alcapurria with just yuca. This delicious treat is the perfect appetizer for any party, any time!
Check out the written recipe on our blog, at: www.jeffandjopr.com/post/alca...
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground yuca
1 tbs sofrito
1 tbs achiotte oil
1 tbs vegetable shortening
1 pkt sazon
1 tsp salt
1 lb picadillo ( • How to make Picadillo ... )
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[@wandatorres9838]

Child you made that look so so easy.Im half Puetorica and half Cruzian.Thank you for making me a 62 years old Lady not be scared of doing them.Im trying to do them before Christmas! THANK YOU. BE BLESSED

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you!!

[@Brandy-qf6ve]

I’ve been making Alcapurrias since my mom passed away and I have to let you know that your recipe and instructions are the best. Yes so easy, thank you for the best, beginners should follow

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you!!

[@Breezy-bv9te]

When I was younger my next door neighbor, Clara, who was raised in Puerto Rico used to make yucca alcapurrias and share with us neighborhood kids, they were so delicious, spongy and chewy on the inside but a bit crispy on the outside, So Good! But, unfortunately my Wonderful neighbor, Clara, passed away, God Rest her Beautiful Soul and I never got a chance to ask her to teach me how she made them. Now I tried other alcapurrias from other Hispanic restaurants or street vendors, hoping to find that same tasting Alcapurria, but they were never nearly as good as Clara's, the textures never came close. Watching your video, your alcapurrias looked so much like hers and seems easy to make. I can't wait to try them! Thank you so much!!

[@carocr913]

Jeff, this recipe is amazing, I never made alcapurrias de yuca, I made them today, (with your help🥰) my 82 year old mother was amazed she said: “están riquísimas”. I will try Jo’s pasteles de yuca next. Thanks for sharing,

[@L.i.s.a....]

Wow! My mouth is watering--not right! Yummm -yum- yum- yum! Love that you show the work from different camera angles and really appreciate that you & Jo provide alternative ways to prepare foods in your videos and end with suggestions for storing. Smart! Great vid Jeff, thank you!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thanks so much! 😊 Glad you enjoyed!!

[@Depaseoporahi]

You really make this look so easy. I'm in my early 50s and I learned how to do this year's ago with my mom but haven't made them in a long time. I al definitely doing this soon. Thank you.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Enjoy!!

[@ezmusic6034]

You nailed it again Jeff, Yum Yum Yum Alcapurrias look so delicious I know it is you and your wife bring great recipes and your subscribers appreciate the love you have for our traditional Puerto Rican dishes thanks a lot for taking the time in featuring these wonderful recipes. God Bless Your Family.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you so much!!! Much love back ❤️❤️

[@sweetness_5772]

For a White guy you pronouce the Spanish, words very well. Your presentation and illustration are very good too!

[@mrc2432]

You mean for a Puerto Rican raised on the island? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@carmenarroyo3474]

I can't wait to make them! And the crunch that I heard when you took a bite made my mouth water 😋

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thanks! It’s pretty awesome!

[@lonioliveira874]

I so can't wait to try this! Thank you!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

You are welcome 🙏🏼

[@itsALYcheea]

I’ve been wanting to make this, marrying into a Puerto Rican family...it’s a whole different food culture than Mexican. I can’t wait to find the ingredients to make this!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Awesome!! It’s so good!!

[@naydapastrana3323]

Wow! Gracias por compartir!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

De nada! Gracias por ver el video!

[@milagrosmelendez467]

You make it look so easy, thank you for giving me the courage to try!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

You can do it! 👍😊

[@stirfryable284]

Love this channel. We just had alcapurrias recently at an awesome local food truck, so I'm glad we can learn how to make them at home now

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Yes! Homemade is best!

[@maritzatorres6339]

Thank you God bless you two today and always Amen

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you

[@ashleyrodriguez7430]

I have to try !!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Yes!!

[@carolannramos6691]

Great. Gracias

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

You are welcome! ☺️

[@maruca_pr7753]

Always on point!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you!! 😊

[@carmencamacho2520]

Hi Jeff, Will definitely try making them with the package yuca. It looks pretty easy. I hope? 🙂 God bless you and Jo.❤🙏🏼

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Hi Carmen! It is really easy! Let us know how it goes for you!!

[@graciehernandez1364]

Hello Jeff. I'm studying this recipe. I have grated yuca in my freezer so I needed a recipe. Thanks a bunch. Say hello to Jo.👍👍👍👍

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you! Hello!! (Jo here)

[@countrybunny0321]

Looks Delicious!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Indeed!!

[@thomaskeene5183]

I love your recipes and really hope you all are doing well!! I found your channel during Covid and it’s been very helpful for me to suprise my boricua wife with dishes from her childhood. Do you think I could prepare these alcapurrias ahead of time and freeze them to fry later?

[@sommerfugl011]

Thank you so much for this video. I loooove pasteles and alcapurrias de yuca, but there is no one around that makes them. I finally gathered the courage to do this since you made it seem fairly easy :D. We will see how it goes.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Good luck! Keep us posted!

[@sommerfugl011]

@@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen for being my first batch it was really good! I will make this recipe again and probably follow it more closely. I ended up with more meat than masa de yuca but still yummy lol.

[@lisamolinar4224]

oh my God this is going to be awesome authentical delicious I just love you and your wife you guys are the best and I like how you guys alternate your recipes once you then her so fabulous togetherness it's a beautiful thing God bless you too and I hope you're 2021 has been better than your 20/20 I think I could say all of us are probably in a better place hopefully anyways loving you from out here in beautiful Northern California where it's like hitting 80 degrees and it's winter God bless us all... yummy yummy yummy..

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you so much!!! So nice to hear that you are still enjoying the channel!

[@yeseniac.7773]

Hey again....👋👋👋 it's always a pleasure seeing you guys and learning from you!!! Will definitely be trying these. Yuca....gotta LOVE it!! Btw, were you born on the island too??? Thanks again. God bless🤗🙏

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Hi Yesenia!! You are welcome!! We were both born on the island, I was born in Mayaguez and Jo was born in Humacao.

[@yeseniac.7773]

@@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen Thank you!! You guys are beautiful together, your chemistry is amazing, which in turn makes a pleasant, entertaining, and fun.... watching and learning experience. Love ya...👋🙏🤗

[@bmaldonado5644]

Que bonitas t quedaron. 👍🏻 Mi mamá hacía alcapurrias para vender en su food truck pero no le ponía sofrito a la masa. Las voy a tratar a ver la diferencia 😉

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Oh nice! Que más vendía tu mamá en el food truck?? Nos encantaría tratar sus recetas 😋

[@bmaldonado5644]

@@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen arroz con gandules, pernil, viandas y alcapurrias. Pero aunque no lo creas no ha querido darle sus recetas a ninguno d sus hijos. 😆 Precisamente por eso ella dice q después las pasamos pa lante

[@joanneluciano1619]

Hi my name is Joanne and I want you to know that I love your recipe and how you explain how to cook it Thank you 🇵🇷

[@jeffmccleskey7779]

Thanks 😊

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

You are welcome!

[@ashleyrodriguez7430]

Omg ❤❤💫

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

☺️

[@emiliairizarry830]

Hi I must give u 100 points. Great job

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you!!!

[@carimar4330]

Hi, is the cassava shredded and then processed into a paste , wasn't sure. I love Puerto Rican food. I'm Cuban, I learned how to make pasteles. Azuca!!!!😄

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Not exactly sure but it’s generally shredded and then just blended - not much else processing.

[@martinsantiago892]

Can you recommend a dipping or side sauce. Empanadas are usually served with a dip or side of sauce. 🤔

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Really no dipping sauce is used but you can add some mayo-ketchup n

[@albismejia29]

I wonder if they can be done in air fryer.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

We haven't tried that, but let us know how it works out if you do!

[@damarisbaptiste847]

I put them in the air fryer frozen and they are delicious

[@graciehernandez1364]

Can I use coconut oil in instead of shortening ?????

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

You can, it may affect the flavor but give it a try!!

[@heylolarey]

If you're making it from the whole yuca root, what is the best way to prepare?

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

If you are using the root then you peel it, and put it through the food processor. Check out this video here - you follow the same process kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaTXc3mFppubkJI

[@ashleyrodriguez7430]

How long do you fry for

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

The instructions are in the video description and you can also find them here: www.jeffandjopr.com/post/alcapurrias-de-yuca

[@frankcolon7528]

Saludos desde Maryland USA, so Jeff what happen with some diabetes fixings ...????

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Frank, we are still thinking about you - it often takes us a while to develop recipes but we are keeping you in mind ☺️

[@frankcolon7528]

Im counting on you .... !!!

[@chleroeyes931]

vegetable shortening is a no go Because of the inflammation it will cause in body , use beef tallow instead .

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@mrcorpsman123]

I've never met a Puerto Rican named Jeff before

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Really? Gotta get out more!!! 😂🤣

[@Red-gy9gx]

Quiero uno sin carne , puedo usar yaca. Jackfruit o que pareces,

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Usa impossible meat or some veggie ground beef

[@ilyarosario1685]

The leafs are not from rubber tree , they are from the banana tree .

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

They are not from the banana tree.

[@knatural7754]

alcapurria de yuca i really don’t like my kids eat em I prefer the original ones made with platano , guineos verdes , yautia y calabaza

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Glad you can all enjoy what you like!

[@knatural7754]

@@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen yeah my mom taught me how to cook the food when I was 8yrs old

[@aidadelvalle1024]

Habla español o ingles no spanenglish

[@magdapizarromedina635]

No se de dónde o quién te dio esa receta, pero las Alcapurrias Puertorriqueñas, no llevan manteca en la masa nunca jamás ❌️ en la vida, Eso es un disparate.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Ok! No todo el mundo usa la misma receta. Cual es tu receta?