Summer 2021 Issue

Summer 2021
RECIPES
by Luz Duque
Page 21
Aborrajados (a-bo-rra-ha-dos) :
Fried Sweet Plantains With Cheese
Prep:15 mins
Cook:10 mins
Total:25 mins
Servings:10
servings
Yield: 10 aborrajados
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
245 18g 20g 3g
Calories Fat Carbs Protein
Aborrajados are sweet ripe slices of
plantain that have been stuffed with cheese,
coated in batter, and deep-fried. Some
people like to add a slice of guava paste to
their aborrajados, which pushes them
towards the dessert category.
Ingredients
• 2 ripe (black and yellow) plantains
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 cup grated cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt (farmer cheese,
Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk
• 2 large eggs
Steps to Make It
Preheat several inches of oil to 360 F.
Slice the ends off of the plantains, then
slice through the peel lengthwise several
times to help remove the peel. Slice the
plantains crosswise into 1 1/2 inch thick
pieces. Fry the plantain slices in the oil
until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain
the plantain pieces on paper towels. When
cool enough to handle, place each slice
between two pieces of wax paper, and use
the flat bottom of a glass ( or any other flat
item) to flatten the plantain to about 1/4
inch thickness.
Sandwich 1 to 2 tablespoons of grated
cheese between 2 slices of plantain,
pressing the plantain together around the
edges to seal in the cheese. Repeat with
remaining plantain slices. Whisk the flour,
sugar, baking soda and salt together. Stir
in the eggs, and add enough milk to make
a thick batter. Stir until well mixed. Dip the
plantain "sandwiches" into the batter to
coat them, then return them to the oil to fry
in batches, until golden brown and crispy
on the outside (about 4 minutes). Drain on
paper towels and serve warm. Enjoy!
• 6 cups of vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 tablespoons of flour
• 2 tablespoons of sugar