Guatemala - Rellenitos De Platano

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 plantains, peeled and broken into chunks
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried black beans
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 quart oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 place the plantains in a large pot and cover with water.
• 2 bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, 15 minutes, then drain and mash.
• 3 in a small saucepan over low heat, heat the refried beans and stir in the sugar and salt, mix well then remove from heat.
• 4 to make the rellenitos, form a palm-sized amount of mashed plantains into a ball; flatten and place about a teaspoon of the bean mixture in the middle; then mold the sides of the plantain around the beans, making an egg-shaped ball.
• 5 heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees f or until a small amount of batter sizzles and browns in the oil.
• 6 fry rellenitos in oil until browned and drain on paper towels.
• 7 enjoy plain, with sugar or with sour cream.