PASTELóN RECIPE BY TASTY
Pastelón is a Puerto Rican dish with many interpretations across the island. Our version nestles thinly sliced, fried sweet plantains between layers of savory ground beef and mozzarella cheese. The beef mixture can be made a day before assembling the pastelón--just refrigerate until ready to use!
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Lunch
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To the bowl of a food processor, add the cilantro, culantro, onion, red and green bell peppers, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Pulse until combined. The sofrito should have the consistency of a tapenade.
- Heat ¼ cup (60 ml) of canola oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the sofrito and fry, stirring constantly, until deepened in color but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add the olives to the pan and stir to combine.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Season with the ½ teaspoon salt.
- Add 1 teaspoon of adobo seasoning, the Sazón seasoning, and the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed into the meat, about 7 minutes. Transfer the beef mixture to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon, discarding any excess liquid. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and set aside.
- Peel the plantains, cut in half crosswise, then slice each half lengthwise to get 4 thin slices.
- Heat the remaining cup of canola oil in the same pan over medium-high heat until the oil starts to shimmer. Test one plantain slice in the oil--if it bubbles and sizzles, the oil is ready.
- Fry the plantains in batches until they are lightly browned on the edges and tender in the centers, 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally with a fork. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season on both sides with salt.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Arrange a single layer of plantains in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Using a slotted spoon, top with about half of the meat mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella over the meat sauce. Repeat with more plantains, the remaining meat sauce, and another cup of mozzarella. Finish with the remaining plantains.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the remaining teaspoon of adobo seasoning.
- Pour the egg mixture over the plantains, then cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake the pastelón until the eggs are set and the cheese is bubbly, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and turn the oven to broil. Uncover the dish and sprinkle the remaining cup of mozzarella over the top. Broil for 5 minutes, or until cheese on top is golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1217 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 33 grams
DODO (FRIED PLANTAINS)
Fried, grilled, boiled, dehydrated and pulverized, sweet or savory, plantains are a staple of Nigerian cuisine. Dodo, as it is called in Yoruba, refers to fried sweet plantains. For the plantains to caramelize properly, use ripe plantains (the skin should be deep yellow and speckled with large black dots). If you can find only green plantains, you can seal them in a paper bag and let them ripen for 2 to 3 days. Cooking the plantains in hot oil brings out their caramelized sweetness, and a quick toss with pickled onions adds an acidic bite. Enjoy these sweet, tangy morsels on their own, or serve this dish alongside jollof, plain steamed rice, frejon or plain cooked beans.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut off the tips of each plantain. Use a sharp knife to create a slit in the skin along the length of each plantain, carefully making sure not to cut into the flesh. Remove and discard the skin by peeling it apart. Slice each plantain in half lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Thinly slice one onion half, then transfer the slices to a medium bowl. Quarter the remaining onion half lengthwise, and pull the layers apart.
- In a large, deep skillet or sauté pan, pour 1/2 inch oil and heat over medium. When hot, add the larger onion pieces and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the cooked onion.
- Working in batches to avoid crowding, fry the plantains, stirring halfway through, until browned and caramelized at the edges, 10 to 12 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
- While the plantains are frying, toss the sliced onion with the lime juice, red-pepper flakes and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Let marinate, at least 10 minutes.
- Toss the fried plantains in the bowl with the pickled onion mixture while still warm. Add the lime zest and season to taste with salt. Serve immediately.
CHEESE-FILLED GREEN PLANTAINS
The green plantain tastes like a potato! With the stretchy, cheesy center, this is a recipe any potato lover will want to make. Serve with sour cream or ketchup.
Provided by Hyper Jess
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring the whole plantains with enough water to cover to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the plantains are tender and the skins have cracked, about 45 minutes. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Peel the plantains and mash with the salt and pepper until no lumps remain. Roll the mashed plantain into 3 tablespoon size balls around a cube of cheese. Cook the plantain balls in the hot oil in batches until they are golden brown and float to the surface, about 5 minutes. Move the plantain balls around as they cook to ensure they brown evenly. Drain the cooked plantain balls on a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 624.8 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
FRIED PLANTAINS WITH SPICED BEEF: PIONONOS
Steps:
- In a saute pan, melt butter and oil and saute plantains until golden brown. Remove and place on absorbent paper and season with salt and pepper
- Add more oil, if needed, to saute pan and when it is hot, add onions, peppers, and garlic, and saute until onions become translucent.
- Add meat and saute until meat crumbles and browns.
- Add tomatoes and season lightly. Cook until meat is tender or about 10 more minutes. If meat releases too much moisture, dust with flour and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from stove, add the olives and capers, and season with vinegar Mix well and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Heat a 6-inch non-stick omelet pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil. When hot, add 3 to 4 ounces of meat mixture to pan and heat thoroughly.
- Pour about 6 ounces (2 beaten eggs) over meat mixture in the pan to make a sort of omelet. Reduce heat to low-medium to allow egg to cook evenly. When "omelet" is firm, flip it over and let cook until firm on the other side.
- Remove pan from heat and slide "omelet" out of pan onto a clean cutting board. Using a 6-inch round metal cutter, cut a neat circle out of the cooked egg. Using an offset metal spatula, place any scrap pieces cut from the egg onto the center of a heated dinner plate. Carefully place the circle of egg on top. Make a criss-cross of fried plantains on top of egg. Continue making "omelets" until all the mixture and eggs are used. Serve immediately.
CHEESE FILLED PLANTAIN FRITTERS (PIONONOS)
Piononos are the perfect finger food. These delicious plantain bites are battered, fried, and stuffed with cheese. They can also be stuffed with ground beef (picadillo). Recipe from about.com.
Provided by l0ve2c00k
Categories Puerto Rican
Time 45m
Yield 12 piononos
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel the plantains. Slice each one lengthwise into 4 equal slices.
- In a frying pan, lightly fry the slices on each side until slices are pliable, not brittle.
- Remove the slices and drain on paper towels until cool enough to handle.
- Form each slice into a ring, with ends overlapping about an inch. Secure with toothpicks.
- Stuff each ring with cheddar cheese. Squeeze the cheese together slightly so that it will not fall apart.
- In a bowl, mix together the eggs, salt, flour and water.
- Cover the open ends of the piononos with the flour and egg mix.
- Fry the piononos on each end until it is sealed and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.5, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 41.8, Sodium 101, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 3.3
CANOAS (STUFFED SWEET PLANTAINS) RECIPE BY TASTY
This sweet and savory Puerto Rican dish features ripened plantain boats filled with a delicious beef mixture that's made with peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro. It's topped with creamy mozzarella cheese, and garnished with more cilantro.
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Lunch
Time 1h3m
Yield 4 canoas
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Make the beef filling: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and green pepper and sauté until softened and translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cilantro and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, breaking up with a spatula to incorporate into the vegetables. Season with the adobo, garlic powder, and black pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid.
- Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-low heat, stir in the tomato sauce, and cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside until ready to use.
- Make the plantains: Trim the ends off of the plantains, then peel.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium-low heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C). Working in batches if needed, add the plantains and fry, turning every 30 seconds or so, until golden brown on all sides and tender enough to be pierced with a fork, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain until cool enough to handle.
- Transfer the plantains to a cutting board. Cut a slit lengthwise down each plantain, being careful not to cut all the way through. Use 2 forks to gently pull each plantain open. Use a fork, flat-side down, to press the base of the "canoe" to widen. Transfer to a baking dish and season with salt.
- Fill each plantain with ¼-⅓ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, add about ½-¾ cup of the beef filling, then top with ¼-⅓ cup more cheese. Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove the foil and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is brown and bubbly. Garnish with torn cilantro.
- Enjoy!
RAVIOLI APPETIZER POPS
Ravioli on a stick is a tasty appetizer everyone talks about. They're simple and fun to make and eat. Use packaged dipping sauces, or make your own. Get my recipes on my blog, thehopelesshousewife.com. -Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and seasonings. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip ravioli in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In a large electric or cast-iron skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry ravioli, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with cheese if desired. Carefully insert a lollipop stick into the back of each ravioli. Serve warm with marinara sauce and pesto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PIONONOS
Make and share this Piononos recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jackie 6
Categories Caribbean
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Slice plantains lengthwise into 8 strips. Fry in vegetable oil until golden & remove. Add olive oil & stir in sirloin. Add next 3 ingredients & stir. Add remaining ingredients except eggs & cook 4 minutes.
- Coil plantains into 3" circles & secure with toothpicks. Pack centers with meat mixture to make firm patties. Coat patties with beaten eggs & deep fry until golden brown.
- Serve with rice & salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.9, Fat 49.1, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 259.6, Sodium 475.3, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 16.9, Protein 35.9
PIONONOS
One of the first memories I have of my mother cooking is her preparing piononos, a snack she'd make when she was feeling creative. Now, my mom wasn't the kind of Puerto Rican mother who spent all day in the kitchen or passed down the recipes she learned from her abuela. She was a nurse and barely had time to cook. But when she did, her natural Puerto Rican superpowers kicked in, and bam! We'd have piononos. This classic Puerto Rican snack is made with ripe plantains fried and topped with picadillo (sweet-and-savory beef). It's very popular at weddings or family events as a bite-size appetizer.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the picadillo: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the onions are translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ground beef and break up the meat with a wooden spoon. Stir in the tomato paste, adobo, sazón and tomato sauce until combined. Season with salt and pepper and cook, continuing to break up the meat until it is browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Finally, add the cilantro and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
- For the plantains: Pour 1 inch of oil into a large saute pan or deep large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Line a plate with paper towels.
- Using a sharp knife, trim off both ends of a plantain. Slit a thin line down the plantain, cutting just through the skin, and peel back the skin to remove it. Repeat with the remaining plantains. Slice each plantain lengthwise into 5 to 6 strips.
- Fry the plantains 2 or 3 strips at a time until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining strips.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease the cups of a 12-cup muffin pan. Line the sides of the muffin cups with the longer plantain strips, then use trimmed pieces to cover the bottoms of the muffin cups.
- Spoon the picadillo into the plantain-lined muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Top each with a spoonful of the beaten eggs to help them hold together.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Use a knife to loosen the edges before removing the piononos from the muffin cups. Serve hot or warm.
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