Cheese-Filled Green Plantains |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 80 Minutes |
Ready In: 95 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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The green plantain tastes like a potato! With the stretchy, cheesy center, this is a recipe any potato lover will want to make. Serve with sour cream or ketchup. Ingredients:
5 whole green plantains, unpeeled |
1 tablespoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 1/2 cups queso fresco, cut into 1/2 inch cubes |
4 cups vegetable oil for frying |
Directions:
1. Bring the whole plantains with enough water to cover to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the plantains are tender and the skins have cracked, about 45 minutes. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Peel the plantains and mash with the salt and pepper until no lumps remain. Roll the mashed plantain into 3 tablespoon size balls around a cube of cheese. Cook the plantain balls in the hot oil in batches until they are golden brown and float to the surface, about 5 minutes. Move the plantain balls around as they cook to ensure they brown evenly. Drain the cooked plantain balls on a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly.
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