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Cheese-Stuffed Plantains

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
80 min
TOTAL TIME
105 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Snack Caribbean
Cheese-Stuffed Plantains
Ingredients
  • 5 whole green plantains, unpeeled
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups queso fresco, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1
Boil the entire plantains in a generous amount of water until it reaches a rolling boil, then lower the heat to a moderate simmer and cover the pot, allowing the plantains to become tender and their skin to crack open, taking approximately 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool down enough to handle safely
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Heat the oil in a deep-frying device or large cooking vessel to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius), creating the ideal temperature for frying.
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Peel the plantains and mix them with salt and pepper until there are no lumps left, resulting in a smooth consistency. Form the mashed plantain mixture into small balls of approximately 3 tablespoons each, surrounding a cube of cheese in the center. Fry the plantain balls in the hot oil in batches until they turn golden brown and rise to the surface, taking around 5 minutes. Periodically stir the plantain balls as they cook to ensure even browning,
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