Ripe Plantain Arepitas
From 6 months · 5 small arepas · 40 min
Ingredients
What you'll need
- Plantain
- Olive oil
Method
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How to prepare each food
Plantain
Plantain is always cooked, never raw. Boil, steam, or roast a ripe plantain until very soft, then mash to a smooth purée or offer a finger-length piece soft enough to squish between two fingers. Skip salt and added sugar.
Smooth mash, or a soft finger-length piece that squishes easily.
Underripe or undercooked plantain stays firm and dense. Cook it until soft enough to squish between two fingers, and keep pieces small so it stays easy to manage.
Olive oil
Stir a small drizzle of olive oil into a smooth purée or soft mash to add calories and richness. Use it as a cooking fat for vegetables or grains, or fold a little into the finished food just before serving.
No cutting needed. Mix a small amount evenly through the food.
Putting it together
Soft cooked plantain mashed with flour and olive oil, shaped into arepas and pan-fried until golden.
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