Starters
Patacones with Hogao
Fried and smashed green plantain with creole sauce.
VegetarianVeganGluten-free
Ingredients
- 3 green plantains
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 bunch cilantro
- Oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Step-by-step
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- Chop the tomato, onion and garlic 4 sec/speed 4. Add a splash of oil and sauté 8 min/Varoma/speed 1 for the hogao.
- Add the chopped cilantro and salt, mix 10 sec/speed 2. Set the hogao aside.
- Peel the green plantains and cut into thick chunks. Fry them in oil until softened.
- Flatten each piece with a tostonera or plate and fry again until golden and crispy.
- Salt the patacones and serve them with the hogao on top or on the side.
Tips
- The first fry softens them, and the second gives the crispiness.
- Salt the patacones right out of the oil.
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