Sopa de Bolas de Verde

Step by stepInstructions

1. Boil the plantain chunks in salted water for 20 minutes until tender, drain well, and mash with a pinch of salt into a smooth dough.
2. Sauté half of the onion and half of the garlic in 1 tablespoon of the achiote oil for 3 minutes and fold into the cheese (or cooked beef) for the filling.
3. Shape the dough into 8 to 10 small balls, flatten each, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and seal into smooth dumplings.
4. Heat the remaining achiote oil in a large pot, cook the rest of the onion and garlic for 4 minutes, add the cumin, then pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, then gently drop in the dumplings and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until they float and are cooked through.
6. Stir in the cilantro, season with salt, and serve with lime wedges and ají.