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.

Servings: 4 people

Author:

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Course:

Appetizer Snack

Cuisine:

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🧂 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

1 Start by peeling the plantains and cutting them into 3 pieces.
2 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.
3 Once cooked through, remove from the pot without the liquid and mash like you
would mash potatoes or mangu.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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.
7 Once the fritters are plated, sprinkle with sea salt and chopped cilantro.