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Ingredients
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Plantains
Shrimp Filling
Caramel Sauce
Method
Prepare Plantains
- 1
Peel and Cut Plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
- 2
Boil Plantains
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the sliced plantains and boil for about 20 minutes until they are tender.
- 3
Mash Plantains
Drain the plantains and let them cool slightly. In a large bowl, mash the plantains until smooth and season with salt.
Prepare Shrimp Filling
- 4
Sauté Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, diced onion, and diced bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Prepare Caramel Sauce
- 6
Make Caramel
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and stir until it begins to melt and turns golden brown. Remove from heat and carefully stir in butter and heavy cream until smooth.
Assemble Caramofongo
- 7
Form Plantain Balls
Take a portion of the mashed plantains and flatten it in your palm. Place a spoonful of shrimp filling in the center and mold the plantains around it to form a ball. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- 8
Fry Plantain Balls
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the plantain balls in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 9
Serve
Drizzle the caramel sauce over the fried plantain balls and serve warm.
