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HOW TO MAKE PLANTAIN PIONONO / TASTY STUFFED PLANTAIN

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Plantain Pionono

Cultural Context

Plantain Pionono is a beloved dish from Puerto Rico, showcasing the island's vibrant culinary heritage. Traditionally made with ripe plantains and a savory meat filling, it reflects the resourcefulness of Puerto Rican home cooks. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating different meats or vegetarian options, making it a versatile favorite at family gatherings and celebrations.

Puerto RicanPRmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 plantain
bell peppers (red, yellow, and green)
minced chicken (already cooked and seasoned)
eggs
butter or oil for greasing the pan
1

Wash the plantain and remove the skin.

2

Cut the plantain into long strips, aiming for 4 to 5 pieces, making sure they are slim and not chunky.

3

Fry the plantain strips lightly on both sides until they are a light yellowish golden brown color, avoiding browning them too much.

4

In a bowl, add the bell peppers, eggs, and cooked minced chicken. Mix thoroughly.

5

Grease a cupcake pan with butter or oil.

6

Mold the fried plantain strips into a rose shape inside the cupcake pan.

7

Scoop the mixture of bell peppers, eggs, and chicken gently into the hollow part of the plantain, ensuring it does not spill out.

8

Bake in an air fryer or oven on low heat for about 15 minutes.

Equipment Needed

cupcake panair fryer or oven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freenut-freedairy-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Plantain Pionono

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