Ecuadorian Bolón de Verde
Ingredients 4 green plantains (verdes) 1 cup shredded cheese (queso fresco, mozzarella, or farmer’s cheese) ½ cup cooked chicharrón (fried pork) (optional, can substitute with bacon or omit for vegetarian version) 2 tbsp butter or lard Salt to taste Oil for frying (if frying instead of baking) Execution 1 Peel & Boil Plantains: Cut the ends off the plantains, slice lengthwise, and peel. Simmer in salted water for 15–20 minutes, or until tender. 2 Mash Plantains: After draining, mash them in a large bowl—traditionally using a wooden mortar, though a potato masher works just as well. 3 Mix Ingredients: Add butter, cheese, and …