Tortas De Platano (Plantain Fritters)

Name: Tortas De Platano (Plantain Fritters)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 ripe cooking bananas (plantains); 1 egg; breadcrumbs (optional); queso fresco (optional); oil (for frying)

Submitted by Josiemex

"An easy and cheap way to make a good dinner. This is a great recipe from my lovely mother-in-law who lives in Mexico. Gracias Suegra."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 3-4

ingredients

3 ripe cooking bananas (plantains)
1 egg
breadcrumbs (optional)
queso fresco (optional)
oil (for frying)

directions

wash bananas, leaving peels on.
place bananas in a large pot filled with water.
boil bananas until soft (peels will open just like whole potatoes) about 15-20.
pour out water and let bananas cool.
peel bananas and mash them with 1 egg.
if mixture looks too runny, add bread crumbs.
form 1/2 inch patties (adding chunks of queso fresco in the middle if desired).
put oil in a frying pan, using enough to cover the bottom.
fry banana patties in the oil-approx 5-8 minutes each side, depending on how crispy you want them.
serve topped with sour cream and white rice or even with a side of refried beans.