Plantain Cheese Burst
Think of biting into something that is sweet, soft and slightly firm on the outside and slightly salty and juicy on the inside? Its just heavenly and thats exactly what this dish is all about. Be it a tasty evening snack or an after meal dessert, this can pretty much serve the purpose. Give it a try and its sure going to please you.
Ingredients
| Ripe plantain | 2 Small | |
| Ground pepper | 1 Pinch | |
| Cheese slice | 16 Gram (the kind you use on breads, 3/4th of that) | |
| Ghee | 1/2 Teaspoon , clarified butter (For greasing) |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Cut the plantains into half and steam for about 10 minutes. Remove the peel and slit open the pieces to remove the black thread-like filament from inside.
2. Using a masher or hand, thoroughly mash the flesh.
3. Add a pinch of pepper powder to the mashed plantain and combine well.
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4. Take a cheese slice and make it into 16 equal pieces.
MAKING
5. Preheat oven to 200 degree Celsius. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil.
6. Divide the mashed plantains into 5-6 equal portions.
7. Grease your hand and form each portion into a rough ball. Flatten this slightly and keep 2 slices of cheese in the middle. Bring together the sides and again rolling between the palms make it into a nice smooth ball. Repeat the process with other portions too.
This recipe will yield about 5-6 such balls and you will have some cheese slices remaining.
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8. Place these balls in the prepared baking tray. Bake for about 10-15 minutes. And then change to grill mode and grill for another 2-2.5 minutes.
SERVING
9. Serve warm when the cheese is still juicy. Enjoy!
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Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 64Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2 g3.1%
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 56 mg2.33%
Total Carbohydrates 11 g3.7%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 6 g
Protein %
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
