How to make Puerto Rican Alcapurrias

[@BeautyInYOU583]

Aida your the best. I'm a black woman that cooks great american food but you put me on the map with your authentic Puerto rican recipes. My Puerto Rican friends love it. 😊. your such a outstanding cook, i discovered you not long ago.

[@tinasmith6720]

Ericalane B Same here🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@juliegarcia8625]

These videos are great Thank you. I also have a cook book purchase late 79’s in PR called Puerto Rican Cookery by Valldejuli still sold today lots of easy recipes..

[@JazzysExoticCooking]

Same love her so much!

[@Kingjamesbible161]

@@juliegarcia8625 Hello hope all is well do you know if it’s in English as well Thank you God bless

[@YuyuHakurei]

Like having your own grandma teach you how to cook stuff. This is how it would look in a restaurant too so it looks right. =3 These go good with sauce too. I also eat these with Goya Hot Sauce. That sauce is really versatile and goes well with most puerto rican dishes. =3

[@henryyulfo14]

Awesome Plantain hack: soak the plantain in hot water for 10 minutes. The husk’s will peel off like butter.

[@tatianaweathers3270]

Thank you I always hate peeling green plantains

[@jaimecolon3124]

True Dat!!

[@pilarrosado868]

The green bubble

[@Stay_blessed1988]

I microwaved them for 35 sec. - 1 min. & came right off, this works as well 😀

[@twinkie9973]

Thank you for that advice I will try that❣😊

[@chris-tinav4852]

Two Puerto Rican dishes I've always wanted to make were alcapurrias and pasteles and was too scared to make them and they turn out horrible but now after watching this video I feel confident in cooking alcapurrias... you make it seem so easy!

[@TheBlindSwordsman]

Yauita in English is what Jamaicans and some west Indian people call coco / Taro root and there are some variations of them. If my memory serves me right the word Yautia is the native name for the root given by the indigenous Indians who were the inhabitants of Puerto Rico the Caribbean/west indies and the rest of the Americas. Thank you for sharing your recipe, I grew up eating these.

[@edwinrivera8449]

Life is food. I can eat like this everyday. Puerto Rican food was made for man to love life. Life is short. I grew up with this kind of food everyday.

[@EJAro]

Ain't that the truth!!!

[@taniaroman6911]

Me too.. I miss it 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@heru-deshet359]

Amen! There is nothing better!

[@lucyarredondo2313]

Edwin Rivera to

[@ednarivera3137]

Delicious love it from one boriqua to another

[@opticsrus9981]

This was the clearest & best video in the history of youtube, on how to make this. Thank you so much. You are a saint.

[@sweetsandbeyond]

Awww you're too sweet! Thank you for the kind words.

[@prettybrowneyes9683]

Sean Soubiea she made it look so easy I'm no longer scared to make it... going to buy a food processor can't wait to make these

[@esmeraldagonzalez1234]

I agree Sean Soubiea

[@CeciliaHernandez-jf1rg]

Sean Soubiea a

[@sandrasandiford4346]

I love her too, she clear simple and to the point!👍👍👍

[@jtte07]

I like to put them in the fridge for 30 mins before frying so they keep the shape and don’t break. Luv your recipe and method of teaching it!! ❤️

[@jahminastephens8026]

I love these! I’m a black/ Panamanian and grew up in East Harlem eating these. Thank you for the recipe. I can’t wait to try to make them. I can cook soul food really well and I’m ready to expand other cultures. I also loved your video on pasteles. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jeannetterodriguez4663]

The memories!!! I have to make these for my son because it looks like my moms. He never got to taste abuelas alcapurrias because she passed when he was still a baby. Thank you mi Reina! Bendiciones.

[@sweetsandbeyond]

Jeannette Rodriguez You're very welcome! Glad I could help!

[@emelydominguez2070]

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[@brendae3738]

Thank for this video your sweetness reminded me of my grandmama you are awesome WEPA!!!! Que viva Puerto Rico....

[@janicerodriguez2470]

Brenda E DALEEEEEEE

[@janicerodriguez2470]

YO TAMBIÉN

[@madas1435]

🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@aureaic]

Yautia-Taro root. Back in the day My mom used to make all those things. She made a living selling them. She taught me that if you put guineos verdes and plátanos verdes in very hot tap water for a little while, they are easier to peel. It works. Also when she was going to make things with yuca, she scored it like a platano and then peeled it the same way. Much easier than using a potato peeler. Love you videos. Keep them coming. Gracias

[@lucymar122512]

hi I was born in PR but raised in Rochester New York. I love my Spanish food and I didn't know how to do it . but now I can do it with all the good flavors of my country thank you so much for your video and it's an English that I can understand it. I do speak Spanish but I can't read and write it so having this in English means so much to me. Love your videos.

[@a.s.1703]

I wish I could visit you during the holidays. I cannot imagine the amazing feast you probably put together for your loved ones.

[@souldeep81]

You taught me how to make arroz con gandules...THANK YOU!!! I love your channel. you are like an aunt or something just cooking in her kitchen. Relaxed and easy, I learn a lot from you Miss.

[@sweetsandbeyond]

souldeep81 How sweet! Glad I could help!

[@mercedesatiles5189]

Thank you, I like the easy calm way you show how to make all this tasty meals. In many cases we remember eating this food, but never learned how to cook all those wonderful dishes.

[@evelynrivera7818]

Hey @Sweets and Beyond, in order to make pealing plantains easier I usually run them through hot water for a few minutes, then when you make the first slit you can just peel the whole plantain in a few clean swipes its awesome because when I make mangu it makes the whole process much easier. I hope that this tip helps bc it is certainly a life saver for me bc lord knows i hated peeling platanos w a passion haha.

[@elsita8218]

You are my favorite go to person for authentic puerto rican recipes! i truly appreciate how much effort and work you put into your videos and how CLEARLY you explain everything. THANK YOU from the bottom of my ❤

[@sweetsandbeyond]

You're welcome!

[@nekoii22]

Im mexican And I tried one today So good!! I also had a Pincho very tasty!!

[@redwoodcoastcreativearts]

Best channel for authentic Puerto Rican cooking!

[@leahakel6383]

I miss all my Puerto Rican foods something I cook Puerto Rican food My mama was the best cook and all these foods she cook tradition like the way is done in the island like it was done when she was a childhood. she pass away 6 years ago but still I miss her so much and when I see these videos just make think of her more but in a happy way! Thank you for 🙂🤗your video

[@PunkinPants420]

Oh my Goddess this brought me to tears. This is the BEST tutorial of one of my most favorite treats. The recipe was lost on my family but I cannot believe how identical it is to Pasteles!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this!!

[@caramel2wix]

I can"t wait. I haven't eaten these in over 5 yrs. I'm going to attempt to do this.

[@alfarero7776]

Lo haces ver tan fácil de hacer, muchas gracias!

[@lizaaa2590]

Ims so glad I found u. My abuelita passed away and everyday I cry for her. Theres still so much she didn't get to show me. I want to learn so my kids grow up with our culture food and I get to spoil my grand babes in the future with delicious authentic PR food. Thank you ♥️

[@3rdworldamerica452]

I've watched a lot of videos, and I must say I appreciate your style of teaching. Your explanation is fantastic, and helps viewers grasp your recipes.

[@ericettorres7970]

Yautia is called Taro root in english

[@jeystairs]

Yautía is not taro root though, in Puerto Rico taro root is called malanga. Both are delicious nonetheless.

[@hudvalboy]

here's a cool explanation I found. www.thespruce.com/taro-malanga-eddo-whats-the-difference-2138083

[@mariammorales8239]

hudvalboy ,

[@mizzpoetrics]

That's interesting, in Haiti we call Yautia "Malanga"! We have another root vegetable that we call taro "tayo". As far as I know, malanga is the African name for yautia, some caribbean countries call it malanga & some yautia. I'm sure there are other names floating around.......

[@chufa72]

Both are types of taro root. Yautia is Xanthosoma sagittifolium (blue taro root), and Malanga is Xanthosoma roseum.

[@garroyo1963]

You are amazing. I will try this. Thank you for sharing

[@BUMKID622]

awesome, so wonderful to see my puerto rican people still making these traditional foods that are absolutely delicious!

[@paula51855]

you are a great teacher!! thanks for all the great recipes..God Bless

[@VanessaCerdan007]

You are so attention to details also the way described everything from the staining of the bananas and etc. Bravo job well done thank you

[@petebetancourt7374]

I was born in the South Bronx. In the old Lincoln hospital. Are used to go to 138th St. to buy all this delicious food I miss you so much and living in Jersey now

[@marthaharleston3143]

thank you for giving easy instructions, and for authentic Puerto Rican food. love ya!

[@sweetsandbeyond]

+Martha Harleston Love ya too Martha!

[@Justicecouture]

This reminds me of my childhood. My mother passed away and I miss the days when we would make alcapurrias and pastels as a family. God Bless You!!!

[@sweetsandbeyond]

+Justicecouture I am so sorry for your loss. Blessings to you as well.

[@Justicecouture]

Sweets and Beyond If you ever want a guest over I am here lol

[@nancyfrancisco8928]

Quick and easy recipes!!!!!! Thank so much!!!!!! Going to try every recipe I watched!!!!! Wwwweeeeppppaaaaapppaaaa!

[@mairahoang1741]

thank you for this recipe. im Puerto Rican and i never made it before, but after seeing your video i attempted it and it was wonderful! everyone loved it! Thank you!

[@ItsYaGorlCarCar]

Thank you so much! I grew up eating food like this and relleno de papa. Now I can finally make it at home for my family! The videos were well worth the wait. I am very excited. Especially since they were all easy to follow, well explained and simple. You didn't make it intimidating at all. I can't wait to show my wela!

[@TuckerSP2011]

You make everything look easy and well described!

[@AngieLMatos]

thanks for sharing your talent and love of cooking

[@joyace9674]

I’m Puerto Rican and we put them in warm water you split them first little knife then put it in the sink with warm water give it a few minutes and it’s easy was to open the skin off I learn from the oldies from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I haven’t done it in a long time due to health issues and I’m 67 so all this goodies I can’t eat or make them anymore 😩😩😩😩 but if you ever visit Puerto Rico you would love love love it the flavor is out of this world 😋😋😋😋😋

[@sparkle11231]

I remember when I took my late husband (he was English) to Puerto Rico to meet my relatives and, while we were there, we ate these from a cart. He loved trying all the foods of P.R. like these!

[@karenf1079]

Hi- The translation for the root vegetable in the English Caribbean is coco. Some have a purplish tinge and others white. Thanks for the great recipe

[@Alba-cf9ok]

Thank you!! I've been patiently waiting for this one. My husband is Boricua and I never got a chance to learn this recipe from his mom before she passed away...so, thank you so much for sharing this delicious special treat. BTW, I love how your sense of humor is showing through. Keep up the great work!👏

[@sweetsandbeyond]

Alba300 Thank you so much for the kind words! Hugs :-)

[@yasminromero7376]

I just love how you explain everything English and Spanish so clear....gracias por tus recetas!! I am not Puertorriqueña but my husband is and he tease me, he tells me I was born in the wrong country because I learned so much from you. Thanks again!!!

[@mariatalavera4081]

That looks so good thank you God bless you👏

[@123ALEXHOUSE]

I enjoy all of your videos, excellent demonstration.

[@analuisa1978]

Gracias por este video. El procedimiento que usas luce sencillo. Me motivaste y voy hacerlas esta Navidad.

[@mickeyblue2647]

Always cooking something delicious, thanks for sharing.

[@AIRTRK1]

My uncle and grandfather use to get them for me, from a roadside stand when I'd visit Utuado, as a kid. Great memories.

[@christinacolon1624]

let the bananas sit in hot or warm water for 30 minutes peels but first cut the corners off... Peels faster and wont damage the bananas...

[@AlexLopezTheChef]

One of my all time favorites. Thank u for sharing as it brings back memories of my grandmother when she used to make them when i was a kid. Gracias, happy holidays y buen provecho! 😊

[@adinah615]

Taro o Malanga - thank you for the tutorial. Hope too more. 😘

[@DanielPerez-zk6ut]

Thank you so much. You did an awesome job explaining the process. I will definitely make a batch.

[@sqwrrl]

I learned that if you drop the green bananas and plantains in boiling water for 2 minutes, they peel easier.

[@christinanycbeauty]

yes. or just sit them under running hot water. it works great, less time consuming

[@yayabeauchamp4864]

But you also slice on the side slightly and cut both ends of the platano or green banana. WEPA

[@Story.Time.Wit.T]

True but I don't think it'll taste the sams

[@User-mb6kj]

You remind me of my younger days I learned on the island how to cook these dishes from generous lovely ladies like yourself

[@maritzapabon6880]

Carlota Chmielewski but it also starts to cook the banana which you don’t want for this. I use that technique when I am cooking them but if you need them raw the boiling water changes the texture

[@nelsonlucianoquirsolajr5027]

Chevere!! Mira! muchacha I'm watching it on my big screen TV, girl! I grew up in my Brooklyn Court St , Pacific St. Congress St.. and Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico USA. TumbaO!! 4ever! from Califa DTB

[@jeystairs]

I love love love love this recipe Ida! Thank you for sharing! And about the yautía, I see in the comments that some people think it is taro root, but even though both root vegetables are very similar, they are not the same thing. What is commonly known as taro root in English is mainly what Puerto Ricans call "malanga". However, I don't think the alcapurrias would taste extremely different if one is used instead of the other.

[@TheKillakast]

I'm from Brooklyn, NY with roots in Ponce Puerto Rico. Her recipes are major authentic. This lady is gold. Great video. please make more, you have a new subscriber here!

[@ksd8167]

In English and perhaps other languages, “Yautía” can be translated to Cocoyam or Taro. Yet, perhaps it may be very similar but not the exact root vegetable. Thank you for your video, I’ll be sharing it!

[@gloriaperconti4878]

That looks so delicious! Thank you my mouth is watering! Great job.👍🏼

[@NellieSueSue]

thanks so much! My husband is Puerto Rican and I am Mexican American. These are his favorite Puerto Rican food and I promised I would but my cooking skill to the test by making these for him! You broke it down so easily for me and I will make his day by making these for him.

[@sweetsandbeyond]

+NellieSueSue I'm glad you liked it!

[@sweetsandbeyond]

+NellieSueSue You're very welcome!

[@itchylind8551]

I learned how to cook as I got order as a single parent I became a good cook by learning Spanish recipes from Spanish people like you thank you and god bless

[@frankrivera1727]

This is a great video!!!! I followed it precisely and everyone loves it!!!

[@mymaldonado]

So glad I found your channel!!

[@sweetsandbeyond]

Glad yo found me too!

[@lilylangman5620]

My favorite treat when I was a kid…our church in Brooklyn use to have dinners and they always made them. My mom never made them , but I did help her make pasteles, but she used the hand grater…it was a lot of work

[@RiseAboveAlways]

OMG my favorite!!!!! I'm half Cuban and half Puerto Rican...so you know I LOOVE me some alcapurrias!!!!!

[@PuroGlamourbyJessahome]

Hello! I Love your channel. I have tried some of your recipes and they turned out delicious. Thanks for sharing !

[@tifanisalgado4575]

You explain everything beautifully and so easy to follow! Thank you for your videos!

[@sillylei1396]

Thank you so much .... I loved this video. It was so clear and not confusing and I’ve always wanted to learn to make this.

[@anniescalia6076]

Ida, you are the best!! Food wise and personality wise!!!!!!

[@latinroxi]

You’re a great Cook, As for the Translation of Yautia it’s Yautia, there is no other translation. Keep making those dishes. Puerto Rican Pride 🇵🇷

[@hildazorrilla9064]

FYI - Found the translation for yautia, is "Tarro Root". I just finished making your recipe! Awesome = Muchas Gracias!

[@kayspice8423]

Hilda Zorrilla edo

[@KeishaDalis]

Nunca me imagine que esto fue tan facil de hacer. Por alguna razon siempre imagine que tenia un monton de ingredientes. Mil gracias por hacer este video. Pronto estaré mudandome a Estados Unidos y quiero aprender hacer comidas tipicad puertorriqueña para hacerlas a mi esposo cuando esté allí. 👍👌

[@hornsofdio6634]

thank you for sharing a delicious dish from P.R. it is appreciated

[@ItripledogdareU]

Ida you are a great teacher, thanks for the recipe. xo *Lydia*

[@sweetsandbeyond]

Old school Glam Thank you Lydia!

[@shuggaqube]

Lol, I used to hate removing green banana skins for that...black nails for days! Then my mum said to me to rub some oil on my hands before doing it and it helps but gloves are better.

[@sharonab07]

you had my kitchen smelling beautifully!!! thank you for all your recipes and knowledge

[@ivetterosario4015]

Aida, you give great step-by-step instruction and great tips for preparing the root vegetables and alcapurrias. Tip: A great way to remove the dark staining of Plantains & Green Bananas is to Lightly Rub Your Hands with Salt & a bit of Comet Cleanser, then rinse. Works like a charm. The plastic glove trick is also great, but gloves tend to tear or get holes in them. They're also hard to handle things with when they're wet. Thanks so much for the recipe/instructions! :D

[@MamiOf3kids]

Hola mujer... lo ese "total goodness" my esposo que nunca dese que la comida esta buena le gusto. gracias😚💋

[@caltrof]

Well I subbed! Everything you do looks great!

[@sweetsandbeyond]

+Manuel Arias Thank you!

[@ColorDivaPRDR]

Never have I seen such a simple and easy alcapurria recipe. Gracias!!!

[@hadeev]

Alcapurrias are one of my favorite cuchifritos. I grew up eating these in the Bronx, NY. I am seeing this video for the first time when it’s 8 years old. I want to try to make these someday.

[@profcmendez]

The translation of Yautía is Taro root

[@TheCratsky]

I'm Chinese and I believe Yautia is arrowroot. Looks same to me.

[@rosejames5172]

Nope arrowroot is white and looks more like a white carrot.

[@shecutshereyes4614]

thank you for another delicious video.

[@carileb1115]

Love your videos. Easy to follow which inspires me to get in the kitchen and try some of your recipes. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@MsTeeBird]

Loooks so good! Im vegan but i can sub the beef for mushrooms!! I cannot wait to try this

[@sandybellrodriguez3803]

Hi my name is sandy and I love your videos I was wondering if you could do a seafood salad or better yet ensalada de pulpo. Thank you for taking the time to make your video. I'm currently pregnant and super hungry lol

[@sweetsandbeyond]

Sandybell Ayala Congrats! Let me see what I can do!

[@sandybellrodriguez3803]

Oh thank you so much. I dream of your food lol I think it's the hormones but they look so delicious

[@tonydataiga]

Great job on this demo! Perfect amount of details

[@sandraayala8874]

Thank you, I just started to watch your videos. I am going to do it the way you did it. I've been looking for the right recipe, and I like this one.

[@Dionydejesus]

I can eat 20 Alcapurrias and then go to sleep, like nothing happens ;-)

[@ZLundyNYC]

Oh something happened alright, they knocked you right out 😅

[@Dionydejesus]

ZLundyNYC That's for SURE!! but happy and next day guilty LOL!!! 😂

[@li.8711]

Ha ha ha ha, no doubt!

[@efrainvelazquez943]

+Diony De Jesus ...Oh yes!!! Me too!!!

[@rachelarvelo7773]

lol

[@johnmckell4647]

To avoid stains on your hand you can also rub some oil over your hands when handling the green bananas and lose the gloves...Nothing better than a real 'hands on' approach

[@tesicolon1120]

Go, Bori! I can almost taste these delicious alcapurrias!! I make the at my house too and my entire family enjoys eating them and all our other amazing Puerto Rican dishes!! Thanks for posting this video and I hope to see many more! You cook just like me.

[@vivi4748]

Any Puerto Rican recipe that I need to know off or get a reminder I only follow it from You . Seeing the Guineitos en Escabeche I was happy . With I be making for Thanksgiving. You're the best !

[@elcocinerojusto1422]

Que rico, diferente y buena pinta tiene, abra que hacerlas y probarlas. Like y saludos. That rich, different and good looking is open to them and try them. Like and greetings.

[@sweetsandbeyond]

El cocinero Justo Muchas gracias!

[@tribalbunny]

Hello and thank you so much for all your wonderful videos, I'm buying your recipe book this Saturday! I have all these ingredients except for the hard green banana..can I use a regular nanna? ;) xoxo (just using Gardein beefless crumbles tho) xoxo Plz don't label me & I doubt you would 'cause you just the sweetest woman on You Tube! I made your Relleno da Papas & Picadillo with it and honestly, it come out YUMMMMY too! Because of you, my world is so much tastier! WEEE!!

[@sweetsandbeyond]

Thanks! You can't use a yellow banana. it has to be green.

[@tribalbunny]

Awww..man! Ok I'll just have to wait till the weekend then..but..but..my Yautia may go bad. 1000 bows to you

[@tribalbunny]

PS..nevermind my KZbin message I just sent you..I just found your website!! Peace xoxo

[@sweetsandbeyond]

OK! I got it! Shipping today!

[@tribalbunny]

Grrr8 news! 🙌 Thank you so much Ida..(my Grandmother's name too) ..have a Blessed weekend sweets! 🍰

[@primmoore6232]

Universal Orlando just released its Mardi Gras international menus for 2023. From Puerto Rico they offer alcapurrias! So I looked for a video on what they are. They look yummy. Can't wait to try them.

[@peebahpeebs7085]

looks so delicious i havent had 1 of these in over 5 years cause i never thought about making them till now you make it look so easy i hope mine come out as awesome as yours thank you so much for making this video i look forward to watching all your videos yummy.

[@virginiabarrios8679]

I think they call them Taro root, hope this helps

[@Moonajuana]

Virginia Barrios You're right, if you go to a non-latino market, you'll find them under the name TARO ROOT.

[@elizabethrivera9325]

Thanks

[@cleliahinojosa5487]

Moonajuana asian markets

[@k.de.3838]

I can't wait to try it. Do you have the recipe cod fish fritters? (Bacalau)

[@sweetsandbeyond]

Yes I do!

[@MySpiritGuide]

K. De. I’ve through a lot too. Add bell peppers to the bacalaito. Gracias por las recetas.

[@ajanitau3405]

Love the recipe a d your passion for cooking. You're an I inspiration!

[@teek1814]

Thank you. I LOVE how easy your tutorials are.

[@maribelartache674]

Hola, Thanks for the receipe, Finally I can say I know how to make tasty Alcapurias. ❤