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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Ripe Plantain Balls (buñuelos De Plátano Maduro)

    Ripe Plantain Balls (Buñuelos de Plátano Maduro)

    May 23, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 27 Comments

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    These Buñuelos de Plátano Maduro are absolutely delicious and they can be served as an appetizer, side dish, snack or even as a dessert. If you prefer not to have them sweet just omit the guava paste.

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    Ripe Plantain Balls (Buñuelos de Plátano Maduro)

    Erica Dinho
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    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 15 servings
    Calories 55 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 large very ripe plantains
    • ½ cup mozzarella cheese diced
    • ⅓ cup guava paste diced
    • Vegetable oil for frying
    • Sugar for garnish (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the plantains in half, but don’t peel.
    • Place the plantains in a medium pot and cover with water. Cook over medium heat for about 8 - 10 minutes.
    • Remove the plantains from the water and peel. Mash with a potato masher or a fork.
    • Form 15 balls of about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of plantain mash. Flatten them with your hands and place 1 piece of guava paste and 1 piece of cheese in the center.
    • Form the ball again and place in a heavy pot with hot oil, over medium high heat. Fry for about 4 minutes turning over once, until golden brown.
    • Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the oil. Serve hot and sprinkle with sugar if you like.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 429IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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    About Erica Dinho

    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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    Comments

    1. rebecca subbiah

      May 25, 2009 at 8:46 am

      wow i bet those taste amazing Rebecca

      Reply
    2. Pocky

      May 25, 2009 at 9:49 am

      Oh my goodness!!! Those look awesome!!! I love fried sweet plantains and I love guava. I want to try out this recipe so badly but I don't know if I can get a hold of guava paste around where I live. I'll have to check out some online stores.

      Thanks for dropping by and commenting on my blog. You have a great site here yourself. Keep up the good work. 🙂

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        May 23, 2022 at 5:42 pm

        You can get guava paste at any latin market. Just ask anyone working there for guava paste. Or if not a latin market, ask for the latin section.

        Reply
    3. Erica

      May 25, 2009 at 10:25 am

      Pocky,
      You can find guava paste in amigosfood.com
      Thank you for your comment!

      Reply
    4. OysterCulture

      May 25, 2009 at 3:00 pm

      These balls look fantastic and the perfect snack - would they keep if I were to make them for a picnic?

      Reply
      • Erica

        May 25, 2009 at 7:17 pm

        Oysterculture,
        I prefer them hot, but I am sure they are good either way.....just wrap them with foil.

        Reply
    5. Eric

      May 25, 2009 at 3:16 pm

      That would be part of my last meal for sure.

      Eric

      Reply
    6. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie

      May 25, 2009 at 8:55 pm

      My husband was just asking for something with plantains. I am totally going to be making these - these plantain balls look amazing! I don't think I'm going to be able to find guava paste - what would you recommend as a substitute here?

      Reply
      • Erica

        May 26, 2009 at 7:15 am

        Natasha,
        you can find guava paste in Amigosfood.com or Hatogrande.com

        Reply
    7. Joan Nova

      May 26, 2009 at 7:03 am

      And I imagine you could put a savory filling like picadillo or some shredded pork and have an equally delicious treat!

      Reply
      • Diane

        August 03, 2012 at 9:26 am

        OMG! great idea! or stuffed with ropa vieja (bigger balls of course!!) I wonder if you could make a little bowl, fry it and fill it?? hummmmm....

        Reply
        • Erica

          August 03, 2012 at 10:39 am

          It sounds delicious!

          Reply
    8. Allison Lemons

      May 26, 2009 at 10:18 pm

      I'm not even exaggerating...
      My husband just looked at this post and said, "Buñuelos! Will you make these for me - please??"

      Reply
    9. Cynthia

      May 30, 2009 at 6:14 pm

      I am definitely going to try this.

      Reply
    10. martha myers

      December 04, 2009 at 10:11 am

      Gracias por el esfuerzo y el orgullo con el que presentan la belleza y riqueza de nuestra gastronomia.......que maravilla el volver a reencontrarme con recetas y bocados de mi infancia........

      Reply
    11. Baking is my Zen

      December 12, 2009 at 7:58 pm

      This looks sooooo good!!!

      Reply
    12. zerrin

      August 02, 2010 at 6:30 pm

      I saw this link on Oyster's banana post. And love these balls! They look like a perfect dessert for me. I wonder how they become when they are cold?

      Reply
    13. Catherine

      April 05, 2013 at 8:23 pm

      I had the most heavenly experience eating these balones de plantanos near Milpe, Ecuador last summer (with the most excellent robust cup of coffee I have ever had...no joke). The balones were filled with savory treats...chicken, onion, green pepper, and maybe a tiny bit of chicken sauce of some kind. I was told to use half cooked mashed plantain mixed with half grated raw plantain. I have not tried to make these yet, but I also like the idea of guava:-)

      Reply
    14. ROMEL

      January 15, 2015 at 2:08 am

      ITS DELICIOUS HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMFFF............................

      Reply
    15. grace

      July 06, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      having never tried plantains or guava paste, i can't speak to how awesome these would be, but they look incredible!

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        February 22, 2016 at 10:42 pm

        Can I freeze this banana balls?

        Reply
        • Erica Dinho

          February 23, 2016 at 9:19 am

          You can try it. I always eat them the same day!

          Reply
    16. Claire

      January 16, 2016 at 4:44 pm

      Quick question, for health reasons can we try and bake them? Do you think this affect the end result? Thanks

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        January 18, 2016 at 1:04 pm

        You can try it. They texture and taste will be different.

        Reply
    17. Carito

      December 17, 2016 at 3:01 am

      GrVias por esta idea para compartir en la noche buena!

      Reply
    18. Ken

      May 26, 2022 at 12:05 pm

      Do you cut the plantain in half the long way, or the short way? Thank you

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        May 26, 2022 at 4:47 pm

        Long way

        Reply

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