Tortas De Platano (Plantain Fritters) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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An easy and cheap way to make a good dinner. This is a great recipe from my lovely mother-in-law who lives in Mexico. Gracias Suegra. Ingredients:
3 ripe cooking bananas (plantains) |
1 egg |
breadcrumbs (optional) |
queso fresco (optional) |
oil (for frying) |
Directions:
1. wash bananas, leaving peels on.
2. place bananas in a large pot filled with water.
3. boil bananas until soft (peels will open just like whole potatoes) about 15-20.
4. pour out water and let bananas cool.
5. peel bananas and mash them with 1 egg.
6. if mixture looks too runny, add bread crumbs.
7. form 1/2 inch patties (adding chunks of queso fresco in the middle if desired).
8. put oil in a frying pan, using enough to cover the bottom.
9. fry banana patties in the oil-approx 5-8 minutes each side, depending on how crispy you want them.
10. serve topped with sour cream and white rice or even with a side of refried beans.
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