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.

Ripe Plantain Balls (Buñuelos de Plátano Maduro)

Erica Dinho

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine Colombian

Servings 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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