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Bolon de Verde

Cultural Context

Bolon de Verde hails from Ecuador, particularly popular in the coastal regions. Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or snack, these plantain balls are often filled with cheese and pork cracklings, showcasing the rich agricultural heritage of the area. Today, bolones are enjoyed across Ecuador and have found their way into Latin American cuisine, celebrated for their comforting texture and savory flavors.

ECECmain
4 servings
Servings4
4 green plantains
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili
1 cup cheese
2 tablespoons aji sauce

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1

Select a plantain that is green and gritty.

2

Cut open the plantain and stuff it with cheese.

3

Fry the stuffed plantain until golden brown.

4

Top with aji sauce before serving.

Equipment Needed

skilletpot

Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

milkgluten

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