Rellenitos Recipe
Sweet Plantain filled with black beans and fried, served with either a cilantro crema sauce, or espresso infused semisweet chocolate sauce.
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Ingredients
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Rellenitos Ingredients
Method
Rellenitos Directions
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains and cut them into halves. Boil them in salted water for about 10 minutes until soft. Drain and let them cool.
Mash the Plantains
In a mixing bowl, mash the boiled plantains until smooth. Add brown sugar and salt, and mix until combined.
Fill and Shape the Rellenitos
Take a portion of the mashed plantain mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place a spoonful of black beans in the center and fold the plantain over to create a ball or patty. Seal the edges well.
Fry the Rellenitos
In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the filled plantains until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.