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Sweet Plantain and Cheese Fritters on a plate ready for serving. There is a close up of one of them where you can see the cheese and chopped cilantro topping.
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Sweet Plantain Fritters

Sweet and cheesy plantain fritters inspired by my Caribbean upbringing. A perfect appetizer to impress your guests or to just to spoil yourself with a tasty snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin, Latin Fusion
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Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe "yellow" plantains
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 tbsp salt for plantain mixture
  • corn or vegetable oil for frying 1 inch deep in skillet
  • shredded mozzarella cheese for topping both sides
  • salt to taste for garnishing
  • chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Start by peeling the plantains and cutting them into 3 pieces.
  • In a pot, add water to cover plantains. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until plantains are cooked through.
    *Depending on how ripe they are, they may cook quicker. Use a fork to check their tenderness.
  • Once cooked through, remove from the pot without the liquid and mash like you would mash potatoes or mangu.
  • Add flour and blend in well. If you feel that the mixture is too loose, then add a bit more flour. About 1 tablespoon at a time.
    * Watch the video to get an idea of the consistency you should be looking for.
  • In a skillet, over medium high heat, place a couple of tablespoons formed into one fritter in the hot oil. Make sure that there is no touching between fritters.
  • Add shredded mozzarella over each fritter. Once the bottom is golden brown, a couple of minutes or so, turn the fritters over. Add more mozzarella on top. The bottom will have the mozzarella turn crispy and that is when you know it is done. The top mozzarella will melt slowly with the warmth of the fritter.
  • Once the fritters are plated, sprinkle with sea salt and chopped cilantro.

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