Bolón de Verde (Ecuadorian Green Plantain Fritters)

Bolón de Verde (Ecuadorian Green Plantain Fritters)

Bolón de verde is a typical Ecuadorian breakfast dish of fried green plantain fritters and cheese. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy this crispy treat! 

Ingredients

• 2 green plantains
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 c queso fresco, crumbled (or shredded mozzarella cheese)
• 1/4 c vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

• Peel the plantains by cutting off the ends and slicing the peel with a knife (don't slice too far in). Remove the peel with your fingers and the knife. Cut the plantains in chunks of 1.5 inches.
• Add plantains to a medium size saucepan and cover with water. Simmer for 8 minutes and drain.
• Immediately, place plantains on a plate, add butter and mash with a fork or a potato masher. You want the texture to be a little bit chunky.
• Add the salt and cheese. Mix with your hands until the dough comes together.
• Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and roll them into balls with your hands.
• Heat oil in a small pan on low heat until it reaches around 350F (a piece of fritter dropped into the oil should sizzle). Fry each bolón until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.*
• Remove the fried bolón and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
• These fritters are best if eaten as soon as they are made (and cool slightly from frying).