Ripe Plantain Balls Recipe (Buñuelos de Plátano Maduro)
Ingredients
- 2 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: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 32IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.02mg
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