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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Jujú (green Plantain And Cheese Balls)

    Jujú (Green Plantain and Cheese Balls)

    Feb 10, 2015 · Modified: Jul 18, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 7 Comments

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    Jujú are green plantain and cheese balls that are popular in El Chocó department of Colombia, which is located in the Pacific region of the country. El Chocó is the only department that borders both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

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    Jujú (Green Plantain and Cheese Balls)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 7 votes
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    Servings 24 small balls

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 green plantains peeled and cut into thirds
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 6 ounces queso fresco or feta cheese crumbled
    • Salt to taste
    • vegetable oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Put the plantains in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the plantains on medium heat until soft, about 20 minutes.
    • Transfer the cooked plantains to a large bowl. Reserve the water.
    • With a potato masher, begin mashing the plantains, and while they are still hot, add the unsalted butter. Season with salt.
    • Gradually add up to ½ cup of the cooking liquid to the plantains, mashing, until the mixture achieves a pureed consistency. Add the cheese and mix well. Shape the mixture into small balls.
    • Heat the oil over high heat, add the jujú and fry them until they are golden and crispy.
    • Transfer to plate lined with paper towels and serve immediately.
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    Green plantains, or plátanos verdes, have green skin and are not sweet. When making Jujú, boiled green plantains are mashed with their own starchy cooking liquid, along with butter, fresh cheese and salt, then fried until crispy. It can be served as a side dish, appetizer or snack.

    Buen provecho!

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

      February 10, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      Oh these are completely new to me...and look so good. I would love to taste.

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    2. grace

      February 11, 2015 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      i haven't eaten nearly enough plantains in my lifetime, especially in this form! the texture looks simply perfect!!

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    3. Chica Andaluza

      February 12, 2015 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful - they look and sound amazing!

      Reply
    4. Monique H.

      February 17, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      I made it over the weekend and it was AMESOME!! My family even my 3 kids loved it. I made an onion sauce on the side for my husband and myself and it was great!! I will be making this again for my in-laws!! Thank you for this wonderful recipe.

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    5. Fa Ru

      March 04, 2015 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      Dear Erica, I been following your page for a long time now! I really enjoy it and your recipes are so goog and easy! Thanks for sharing them with all of us! Many greetings from a Colombian fan in Germany !
      Do you think these Jujus can be prepare in the oven? I had tried preparing normal patacones and maduros in the oven and it works well!
      Probare estos Jujus aunque no los conocia! No son de mi region! Muchso cariñosos saludos!

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      • Erica Dinho

        March 04, 2015 at 10:25 am

        5 stars
        You can try cooking them in the oven.They are not going to taste the same.:)

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    6. Carito

      March 07, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      I made them today and we like them! I made an ahi and it was perfect. I even had some deer ground meat left over and put as filling and we loved it!
      Muchas gracias por mostrar cocina de nuestra patria que no sabia que existía.
      Caroll

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