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Recipe created by: SOFTWAREJAG.COM
Recipe created: 04/14/2013
Origin country:
ECUADOR

Category:
APPETIZERS

Recipe name:0000000035
MAJADO DE VERDE OR MASHED PLANTAINS

Picture:
majadodeverdeormashedplantains.jpg



Ingredients:
- 3-4 green plantains, peeled and cut in rounds (each plantain can be cut into 3-4 pieces) 
- 1-2 tbs butter or oil 
- 1 white onion, diced 
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed 
- ½ tsp achiote powder or ground annatto 
- Salt and pepper to taste 
- Sides – Fried egg, slice of queso fresco, diced avocado, and aji criollo


Yields / Serves:
0

Preparation time (min):


Approximate cost:
0.00

Recommended drink:


Rating:
3

Difficulty:
3

Preparation:
Boil the plantains for 30 minutes or until soft.  Mash the plantains using a fork or potato masher. The consistency should have some small chunks, if it’s too smooth it will stick together. 

Prepare a refrito by heating the butter or oil over medium low heat, add the diced onion, crushed garlic, achiote or annatto, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 7-10 minutes. 

Add the mashed plantains to the refrito and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add additional salt/pepper if needed. 

Serve immediately with a fried egg, slices of fresh cheese, avocado slices and aji criollo.