Ripe Plantain Balls (Buñuelos de Plátano Maduro)
Erica Dinho
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 15 servings
Calories 55 kcal
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.
Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 429IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg