Ecuadorian Bolón de Verde

Ingredients

• 4 green plantains, peeled and chunked
• 200g grated cheese (or fried pork)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Fry plantain chunks in oil until soft and lightly golden, 10 minutes.
2. Drain and mash hot with butter, spring onion, cumin and salt while still warm.
3. Press cheese into the centre of a ball-shaped portion; seal.
4. Re-fry the balls for 2-3 minutes until crispy outside.

Serving suggestions

• Lovely with fried egg and coffee for breakfast.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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