MAJADO ECUATORIANO de Platano Verde con Chicharron y Queso

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and cost less than pork belly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

Wash the green plantains thoroughly.

Peel the green plantains.

Cook the plantains in a pressure cooker with salt to taste for 15 minutes once it starts to steam.

Cut the pork fat into small cubes.

Place the pork cubes in a skillet and season with salt, cumin, black pepper, and a tablespoon of fresh garlic paste.

Add some chopped white onion for flavor.

Add 1/2 cup of water to the skillet to help the pork sweat and release fat.

Cook the pork while stirring constantly to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.

Remove the pork when it is golden brown and reserve the fat in the skillet.

Once the plantains are cooked, mash them in the same skillet where the pork was cooked to utilize the flavor.

Adjust the salt in the mashed plantains if necessary.

Incorporate the crispy pork into the mashed plantains.

Add shredded or crumbled fresh cheese to the mixture and mix well.

Serve the dish, optionally with a fried egg or steak, and enjoy with a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens