Tigrillo

Tigrillo is a delicious option for breakfast or dinner, and its unique flavor combines the smoothness of plantains with the creaminess of cheese. We hope you enjoy this recipe!

Ingredients

3-4 green plantains
125g fresh cheese or cheese of your choice
2 eggs
1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter
Salt to taste
Optional: Onion and annatto (for color)

Instructions

Time: 30 minutes

Prepare the plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into slices or small pieces.
Cook the plantains
Cook the plantains in salted water until they are tender. This usually takes around 15-20 minutes.
Make the plantain mash
Drain the plantains and mash them with a fork or a potato masher. You can add salt to the mash.
Prepare the Ingredients
In a pan, melt the lard, and butter, or heat the oil.
Optional: If you want to add color to the tigrillo, you can add annatto to the hot fat.
Sauté the onion until it's translucent.
Cook the Eggs
Add the beaten eggs to the pan and stir to mix with the onion. Cook until they are almost done.
Add the Plantain Mash
Add the plantain mash to the pan and mix well with the eggs and onion.
Incorporate the Cheese
Add the cheese cut into small pieces and continue mixing until the cheese melts and integrates with the mixture.
Adjust the Seasoning
Taste and adjust the salt according to your preference.
Serve
Serve hot and enjoy your Tigrillo.