Empanadas de platano salvadoreñas

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese offers a lower-fat option while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Wash the ripe plantains and cut off the ends.

Put the plantains in a pot to boil until soft, about 15 minutes.

Remove the plantains from the pot and peel them, discarding any dark spots.

Mash the plantains until smooth using a machine or by hand.

Add sugar and cinnamon to the mashed plantains and mix well.

Grease hands with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Form small balls of the plantain mixture and flatten them into discs.

Fill each disc with a spoonful of the mixture and fold over to seal.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the empanadas until golden brown.

Remove from oil and coat with sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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