Arepas de Plátano Maduro (Ripe Plantain Arepas)
Arepas de Plátano Maduro (Ripe Plantain Arepas) are delicious savory cakes made with ripe plantains and cheese.
Equipment
- pot
- nonstick pan
Ingredients
Plantain Mixture
- 2 pieces ripe plantains washed and cut in pieces, leave the skin on
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 cup masarepa
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 0.5 cup grated mozzarella cheese or queso blanco
- Salt to taste
- Butter or oil spray for cooking the arepas
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook the plantains in a pot with water for about 30 minutes. Let them cool for about 5 minutes, then peel the cooked ripe plantains.
- Mash the plantains and add the masarepa, milk, melted butter, and salt to your taste. Let the mixture stand for five minutes.
- Make small balls with the mixture. Shape the dough into thick cakes.
- Add the butter or oil spray to a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the arepas in the pan, and cook about 3 minutes on each side, until a crust forms or they are golden brown. Serve them warm with butter and cheese or as a side dish.
Notes
These arepas can be served on their own or as a side dish with other meals.
Nutrition
Serving: 1arepaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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