Aborrajados de banana-da-terra

Ingredientes

• 2 large very ripe plantains
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 8 mozzarella cheese slices about 2” x 1/2” and 1/2 “thick
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Pinch salt

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Peel the plantains and cut cross-wise into 8, 1 ½” chunks.

2. 2

   Fill a large pot one-third full with vegetable oil and heat to 360°.

3. 3

   Add the plantain chunks into the hot oil and fry them about 3 minutes or until golden.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, make the batter: mix the flour, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Add the eggs. Gradually, stir in the milk to make a smooth batter. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

5. 5

   Remove the plantains with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Place the plantain chunks onto pieces of parchment paper or plastic and flatten them to ¼” thickness.

7. 7

   Place 1 cheese slice in the center of one plantain pattie and cover with another pattie, like making a sandwich, and press the edges of the plantain sandwich to enclose the cheese completely.

8. 8

   Dip the sandwich in the batter and add to the oil, in batches. Fry for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.