Bolón de Verde
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The Tale of Bolón de Verde
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Bolón de verde, a fried green plantain ball stuffed with cheese or chicharrón, is a breakfast staple of Ecuador's coastal Guayas region. It reflects the area's reliance on plantains, introduced to the Americas through Spanish colonial trade, as a dietary staple alongside abundant local seafood.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 4 green plantains, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup shredded cheese or chicharrón (fried pork bits)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Oil, for frying the plantains
- Salt, to taste
- Fried egg and coffee, for serving
Instructions
- 1Fry the green plantain chunks in oil until soft and lightly golden, about 8-10 minutes; drain.
- 2While still warm, mash the plantains with butter and salt until smooth.
- 3Mix in shredded cheese or chicharrón, reserving a little for stuffing.
- 4Form the mixture into balls, stuffing the center with extra cheese or chicharrón.
- 5Return the bolones briefly to hot oil to crisp the outside, about 2 minutes, or serve as is.
- 6Serve warm, traditionally alongside a fried egg and coffee for breakfast.
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