Rellenitos De Platano

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 plantains, peeled and broken into chunks
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried black beans
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 quart oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• 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.