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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch » Cayeye And Cabeza De Gato (colombian Mashed Green Plantain)

    Cayeye and Cabeza de Gato (Colombian Mashed Green Plantain)

    Feb 18, 2013 · Modified: Sep 8, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 13 Comments

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    Cayeye is also known as Cabeza de Gato and it's a traditional breakfast in the Caribbean coast of Colombia.It's basically mashed green plantains mixed with salty cheese.I added refrito to my recipe, because I like to add color to the dish.

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    Cayeye and Cabeza de Gato (Colombian Mashed Green Plantain)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 45 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 green plantains peeled and cut into pieces
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon of oil
    • 1 cup onion finely chopped
    • 2 scallions finely chopped
    • 2 to matoes diced
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • ½ teaspoon ground achiote
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Avocado to serve
    • Grated cheese to serve
    • Fried or scrambled eggs to serve

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the green bananas or green plantains until tender. Strain and mash.
    • In a medium skillet over medium heat place the butter, onion, tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic and achiote. Cook the mixture for about 7 minutes, and then add to the mashed plantains and set aside.
    • To serve, place some cayeye on a plate and top with fried egg, shredded cheese and diced avocado.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 587IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cayeye, colombian breakfast, plantain recipes
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    Cayeye, also called Mote de Guineo, is a traditional Colombian dish from the Caribbean Coast of the country. Cayeye is made by cooking small green bananas (guineos) in water, then mashing and mixing them with refrito, made with onions, garlic, red bell pepper, tomato and achiote.

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    Cabeza de Gato is the same dish as Cayeye, but instead of using small green bananas (guineos), regular green plantains are used instead. In case you were wondering, Cabeza de Gato literally translates as "Cat's Head", but don't worry, there's no cat in the dish and I have no idea why the dish has such a name! 🙂

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    Cayeye and Cabeza de Gato are usually served for breakfast with fresh grated Colombian cheese (Queso Costeño) and fried fish, shrimp, crab, or beef. I personally like to serve my Cayeye with fresh cheese, avocado and fried egg on top.

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    There are different variations of this dish in Latin America. In Cuba Cayeye is called Fufu de Plátano, in Puerto Rico it's called Mofongo and in the Dominican Republic, Mangú, to name a few.

    Buen provecho!

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    Comments

    1. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

      February 18, 2013 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so amazing, a breakfast of champions. Love the added tomatoes for the flavor.

      Reply
    2. Joan Nova

      February 18, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious and the egg on top is perfect!

      Reply
    3. Belinda @zomppa

      February 19, 2013 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      Now that is a great breakfast!!

      Reply
    4. Eva

      February 20, 2013 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      I was just in Santa Marta and was wondering how this was made! Thanks for posting the recipe!

      Reply
    5. grace

      February 20, 2013 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      what a great meal! i'm always attracted to dishes topped with fried eggs, but this would be great even without that component!

      Reply
    6. Juliana

      February 20, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      I never had anything like this Erica...so interesting! I like the egg on top of this mash.
      Hope you are having a great week!

      Reply
    7. Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

      February 23, 2013 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      I am doing egg dishes today for a post and I wish I had some green plantains in the house….will keep this in mind….

      Reply
    8. Maxie

      January 25, 2014 at 1:52 am

      5 stars
      I am trying out a slightly different version of this (due to lack of ingredients but it sounds amazing and I simply am excited and anxious for it to be done all ready. Thanks so kuch for the recipie

      Reply
    9. confused

      May 09, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      In line 1, you say to "cook" the green plantain, but do not say how. Boil, deep fry, bake? Please specify, thanks, I'd like to try this.

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        May 09, 2016 at 7:51 pm

        5 stars
        Boil them.

        Reply
    10. Todd

      October 16, 2018 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      i have eaten this many times in Santa Marta Colombia, it is so Amazingly good.

      Reply
    11. Lindy

      May 21, 2020 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      I am keen to try the recipe, just wondering if any green bananas will do? We have cavendish, sugar bananas, ducca available here. Plantain occasionally - the big fat variety (4-5cm diameter)?
      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        May 26, 2020 at 11:34 am

        5 stars
        Different taste and texture.

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