Bolón de Verde

Step by stepInstructions

1. Boil the plantain chunks in salted water for 20 to 25 minutes until fork-tender, then drain very well.
2. Mash the hot plantains with the butter and salt until smooth but still slightly coarse, adding warm water a tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together.
3. Divide the dough into 8 portions; flatten each into a disk, place a spoonful of chicharrón or cheese in the center, and seal into a ball the size of a tennis ball.
4. Heat the oil in a deep skillet to 350°F and fry the bolones in batches for 4 to 6 minutes, turning, until deep golden and crisp all over.
5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with a fried egg on top and yogurt or strong coffee alongside.