masaco de plátano maduro #bolivia #santacruzbolivia

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

ripe plantains

Ripe plantains are essential for the dish.

Peel and chop the 2 dozen ripe plantains.

Heat a skillet and add a generous amount of vegetable oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the plantains to the skillet.

Fry the plantains, turning them until golden brown, then remove from the skillet.

Spray and chop 500 grams of cheese.

Place the fried plantains into a bowl and mash them.

Add the chopped cheese and salt to taste to the mashed plantains.

After 5 minutes, serve the masaco and add more cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens