Aborrajados de plátano maduro facts for kids
Homemade Aborrajados
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| Alternative names | Aborrajados colombianos |
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| Course | Hors d'oeuvre |
| Place of origin | Colombia and Ecuador |
| Region or state | South America |
| Main ingredients | Plantains, cheese, eggs, flour, sugar, milk |
Aborrajados de plátano maduro are a tasty snack or appetizer from Colombia. They are also known as Aborrajados colombianos. This popular dish is made from ripe plantains, which are a bit like large bananas. The plantains are usually stuffed with cheese, then dipped in a special batter, and deep-fried until they are golden and delicious.
What are Aborrajados?
Aborrajados are a type of fritter from Colombian cuisine. They are often served as a starter before a meal. The word aborrajado means "battered," which describes how the dish is made.
How are they made?
To make aborrajados, ripe plantains are first cooked until they are soft. Then, they are often flattened and filled with cheese. Sometimes, a sweet guava paste, called bocadillo in Colombia, is also added inside.
After being filled, the plantains are dipped into a batter. This batter is usually made from eggs, flour, sugar, and milk. Once coated, they are deep-fried until they become crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside.
Different Kinds of Aborrajados
While the classic aborrajado has plantain and cheese, there are other versions too. For example, Aborrajado con Chicharrón includes pieces of chicharrón, which is fried pork belly. This adds a savory, crunchy twist to the dish.
See also
In Spanish: Aborrajado para niños
