Envueltos de platano maduro (Ripe Plantain wraps)
What are Envueltos de platano maduro?
They are savory plantain wraps made from a mixture of mashed ripe plantains, panela and butter, while some people also add diced pork belly (chicharrón) or grated cheese to their envueltos.
The ingredients are wrapped with plantain leaves and baked in the oven. These ripe plantains wraps are sweet, delicious and they go perfect with grilled meats, especially pork.
Ingredients
4 very ripe plantains peeled
½ cup masarepa
6 tablespoons warm water
⅓ cup of grated panela or brown sugar
½ cup melted butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Wash the leaves well with hot water and set aside.
Place all the ingredients, except the banana leaves in the food processor and process until the plantains are pureed. Place in a bowl, cover and set aside for about 40 minutes.
To assemble: place 1 piece of the leaf on a work surface and spread about ¼ cup of plantain mixture in the center of the banana leave. Read More…