Ecomely

Language

Aborrajados: recipe illustration
Appetizers & nibbles

Aborrajados

Slices of very ripe plantain stuffed with cheese, dipped in a flour batter and fried until golden. Their sweet-savory taste and melting center make them a very popular treat in Colombia.

Made it? Rate this recipe

Save to favoritesAdd to my shopping list

Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices about 1 cm thick.
  2. Slit each slice along one side to form a pocket, then slip a piece of cheese inside.
  3. Make the batter by whisking the flour, egg, milk and a pinch of salt until you get a light, pancake-like consistency.
  4. Heat the oil to 170 °C in a deep skillet or saucepan.
  5. Dip each stuffed piece in the batter, then drop it into the hot oil.
  6. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until nicely golden.
  7. Drain on paper towels and serve hot, dusted with powdered sugar if you like.

Variations and tips

Baked version. Brush the stuffed plantains with a little oil and bake at 200 °C for 15 minutes, turning halfway through, for a lighter version.

More ideas

Arepa de maíz pelao40 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlySantander arepa45 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyAlborotado de arroz30 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyArepa boyacense35 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyArepa de arroz (rice arepa)30 min · 4 serv.Mote arepa45 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyArepa de yuca (cassava arepa)40 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyArroz con fríjol y carne (arroz con carne)1 h 20 · 4 serv.

Original Ecomely recipe.