Bolas de Mani (Peanut and Plantain Balls) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 70 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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These green plantains are mashed and mixed with peanut butter, salt and then baked. Delicious! This is a South American dish that I usually serve with eggs for breakfast. Ingredients:
4 green plantains, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chunky peanut butter |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. Place plantain chunks and salt into a saucepan, and add water to cover plantains. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until a fork will easily pierce the plantains, about 20 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the plantains. Allow to steam for a few minutes.
3. Mash the plantain with the peanut butter and reserved water until fine. Allow to cool until you can handle it, then roll into 24 golf ball-sized pieces. Place onto prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake in preheated oven until the balls firm up, and turn golden brown, about 45 minutes.
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