Bolón de Verde (Green Plantain Balls) is a traditional Ecuadorian recipe for a classic snack of hot plantain mash wrapped around either a cooked pork or grated cheese filling that's traditionally served with coffee. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ecuadorian version of: Green Plantain Balls (Bolón de Verde).
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Ingredients:
6 green plantains
100g cooked pork, minced
100g finely-grated cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp butter
a few cooked sweetcorn kernels (optional)
Method:
Wash the plantains then cut in half. Bring a pan of water to a boil, add the plantains and cook (with their skin) until soft.
Peel the plantains then beat with a mallet on a chopping board. Knead to bring the mixture together then mix in the garlic and butter. Continue kneading the mixture until smooth.
Divide the plantain mixture into two bowls. Mix the cheese into one and the pork into another then divide the sweetcorn (if using) between them. Form into balls. Serve warm, with coffee or as an accompaniment to your favourite stew.
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