Plantain Balls

Mi Terruño Food

Ingredients

2 medium ripe plantains
left-over black beans
Feta, Cheddar, or Mozzarella


Steps

  1. Cut each plantain in half and place them in a pot with boiling water (no added salt to the water)
  2. Leave to cook for 15 minutes, or until the plantains are very soft
  3. Remove the plantains from the water and leave to cool down without removing the skins.
  4. Once they are cool remove the skins and place the flesh in a bowl.
  5. Once all the halves have been peeled rice them with a potato ricer as to create a plantain mash.
  6. If you feel the mash is very "mushy" you can add a couple of tbsp of flour to stiffen the mash a bit.
  7. Start to make each ball making a deep indentation in middle for the filling.
  8. fill with a mixture of beans and cheese.
  9. Once all the balls are made, pass them through beaten egg and breadcrumbs
  10. Fry the balls in enough oil until they are golden brown