Majado de plátano verde

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a common substitute.

Boil water in a pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

Peel the green plantains and cut them into chunks.

Place the plantain chunks in the boiling water and cook for 20 minutes.

If in the mountains, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Once cooked and tender, remove the plantains and reserve the cooking water.

Mash the plantains with a masher, ensuring they remain loose and not too puréed.

In a skillet, add some lard or butter and a bit of reserved cooking water if needed to prevent dryness.

Add chopped white onion to the skillet and a pinch of salt, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Mix in the mashed plantains with the onion in the skillet.

If the mixture seems too dry, add a couple of tablespoons of the reserved cooking water to achieve the desired consistency.

Serve the majado de plátano with optional toppings like cheese or alongside meat.

Cooking Techniques

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