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Ecuador 2009 - Recipes

Bolon de Verde/Plantain Balls Stuffed with Cheese

INGREDIENTS:
plantains
onions
butter
cheese
cooking oil

INSTRUCTIONS:
You need 3-4 green plantains, salt, finely chopped onions, butter, cheese (queso fresco), and oil for frying.
1. Peel the plantains and cut into 3/4 inch pieces.
2. Cook the plantains until they're soft.
3. Mash them with a rollling pin and use your hands to knead in a little salt, butter, cheese, and the onions.
4. Form a ball (slightly larger than an egg) and fry until golden brown. These are eaten for breakfast with coffee.

Recipe from Tara Larsen

Ecuador 2009 - Recipes

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