Empanadillas De Verde Recipe

Time45m

Serves3

3 per order. Ecuadorian-style empanada made with fried green plantains & stuffed with Ecuadorian cheese

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Ingredients

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1
Peel and Slice Plantains
Peel the green plantains and slice them into thick chunks.
2
Boil Plantains
In a pot, bring water to a boil, add the sliced plantains, and cook for about 15 minutes until tender.
3
Mash Plantains
Drain and let the plantains cool slightly, then mash them in a bowl until smooth. Add salt and mix well.
4
Shape the Dough
Divide the mashed plantains into 6 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.

5
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, combine the Ecuadorian cheese, chopped cilantro, finely chopped onion, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

6
Stuff the Empanadillas
Take one flattened portion of dough, place a generous tablespoon of the cheese filling in the center, and fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal tightly.
7
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
8
Fry the Empanadillas
Carefully place the stuffed empanadillas in the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.