Feb 10, 2009 · Recipe for Ecuadorian bolon de verde or mashed fried green plantain dumplings or balls mixed with cheese, peanuts, and/or pork chicharrones or bacon.

Bolones de verde are one of the most common snacks you’ll find throughout Ecuador. You’ll find them sold on the street, in markets, bus stations, cafes and restaurants. But, my favorite are the homemade bolones you’ll find in grandma’s kitchen.

Feb 1, 2021 · Bolón de verde (which translate into big green ball) has as its star ingredient green plantains, of which Ecuador is one of the largest producers worldwide.

Feb 4, 2025 · Often filled with cheese or pork, Bolon de Verde offers a delightful combination of crispy, savory, and tender textures. Ecuador Bolon de Verde Recipe: When I think of delicious Ecuadorian breakfast dishes, bolón de verde always comes to mind. This savory treat is a staple in Ecuador and loved by many for its unique flavor and texture.

Aug 9, 2013 · Video and recipe for bolon de verde, a typical snack and breakfast food in Ecuador. Plantains are cooked and made into a ball stuffed with cheese or meat.

Bolón de Verde is a traditional Ecuadorian dish made from mashed green plantains, often mixed with cheese, pork cracklings (chicharrón), or both. These hearty plantain balls are typically pan-fried to achieve a crispy exterior while remaining soft inside.

Dec 11, 2018 · Bolón de Verde (Green Plantain Fritter) is a sort of green plantain fried dumpling filled with either cheese, chorizo or chicharron (pork cracklings). So if you like or love plantains like I do then you will really like this delicious Ecuadorian dish. Simple and easy to make and absolutely yummy!

Feb 17, 2020 · Here in Ecuador, cooked green plantains are often made into a masa or dough to form pancake-shaped tortillas or dumplings like the bolón de verde you’re reading about today. But they are also fried into chips, called chifles. Or into patacones which are round slices of plantain that are fried, flattened with a spatula, then fried again.

Jan 7, 2017 · Bolones are really easy to make and fast! Not to mention how tasty these plantain treats are. Fried plantain, cheese (queso freco), and bacon come together quite beautifully in this delicious Ecuadorian recipe.

Nov 29, 2021 · This baked version of bolón de verde is a riff on the classic fried recipe, but is no less delicious and a wonderful way to start off your morning. First the plantains are simmered in water on the stovetop, then are mashed together to a smooth consistency, formed into balls, and baked in the oven for about 15 minutes.