Green Plantain Bolon

The green plantain balls are delicious and versatile! You can enjoy them on their own or accompanied by tomato sauce, avocado, or whatever you prefer. We hope you enjoy them!

Ingredients

Instructions

Time: 40 minutes

Prepare the plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into large pieces.
Boil the plantains
Boil the plantain pieces in salted water until tender. This may take about 15-20 minutes.
Mash the plantains
Drain the plantains and mash them in a large bowl. You can use a kitchen tool, such as a pestle, to mash them into a puree.
Add salt
Add salt to taste and mix well.
Prepare the mixture
Optional: Add chicharrones or chopped bacon to the mashed plantain mixture. This will add extra flavor and a crispy texture.
Shape the bolones
Take a portion of the plantain mixture and form a large ball in your hand.
Fill with cheese
Make a hole in the center of the ball and place a portion of grated cheese in the center.
Cover with plantain
Cover the cheese with more plantain mixture and form a large ball that encloses the cheese inside.
Fry
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the bolones until they are golden and crispy on the outside.
Drain and serve
Remove the bolones from the oil and place them on paper towels to eliminate excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy!