Plátanos Rellenos Recipes

RELLENITOS DE PLATANO

Steps:

• Place the plantains in water to cover in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the refried beans. Stir in the sugar and salt. Remove from heat.
• To make the rellenitos, form a palm-sized amount of mashed plantains into a ball; flatten and place about a teaspoon of the bean mixture in the middle; then mold the sides of the plantain around the beans, making an egg-shaped ball.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), or until a small amount of batter sizzles and browns in the oil. Fry rellenitos in oil until browned. Drain on paper towels.

TOSTONES RELLENOS (STUFFED PLANTAIN CUPS)

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fry the plantains in the preheated oil until golden, but not brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Smash each piece of plantain in a tostonero or with the bottom of a small dish to make a small disk, then shape the disk into a small cup. Return the plantain cups to the hot oil, and fry until golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more. Season with garlic salt. Set aside.
• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Season with salt. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the sofrito, tomato sauce, water, sazon seasoning, and olives. Reduce heat to medium-low, then simmer until liquid is reduced, about 15 minutes.
• Fill the plantain cups with the beef mixture and top with Cheddar cheese. Arrange the cups on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes.

GUATEMALA - RELLENITOS DE PLATANO

Steps:

• Place the plantains in a large pot and cover with water.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, 15 minutes, then drain and mash.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the refried beans and stir in the sugar and salt, mix well then remove from heat.
• To make the rellenitos, form a palm-sized amount of mashed plantains into a ball; flatten and place about a teaspoon of the bean mixture in the middle; then mold the sides of the plantain around the beans, making an egg-shaped ball.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees F or until a small amount of batter sizzles and browns in the oil.
• Fry rellenitos in oil until browned and drain on paper towels.
• Enjoy plain, with sugar or with sour cream.