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Fufú of green plantain with minced meat filling | Photo © CiberCuba Cocina

Pineapple plantain fufu with minced meat stuffing

Kitchen, Main dish

Preparation Time:
45
Note:
This Cuban recipe, rich and colorful, comes to us from Santiago de Cuba. It has a spectacular mix of flavors and is inspired by a dish of Dominican origin. It is sent to us by a follower of Comida Cubana who goes by the name el Chino. The ripe plantain is the star of this dish, where the sweet flavor of the fufú contrasts with the touch of cheese and the well-seasoned picadillo. I hope you enjoy it.
Ingredients:
  • 4 ripe green plantains
  • ½ cup of milk
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 ½ pound of ground meat
  • ½ green pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tarragon and basil to taste
  • Grated cheese (preferably gouda or emmental)
  • 1 bunch of parsley
Instructions:

Wash and peel the green plantains, cut them into pieces, and boil them in salted water. While they soften, start the other preparations.

Peeled and sliced bananas, ready to boil / CiberCuba Cocina

Season the ground meat with salt and pepper. Cut the onion and the bell pepper into cubes. You can also add garlic and other spices to your liking.

In a pot, heat a little oil and then add the meat. When it starts to change color, add the bell pepper and onion. Stir well to integrate all the ingredients.

Preparation of picadillo / CiberCuba Cuisine

Let it cook over medium heat until the ground meat releases its juice, avoiding it becoming too dry.

Picadillo / CiberCuba Kitchen

You can add tomato sauce to this preparation if you like, but it should not be too juicy or it will affect the final consistency of the dish. When it's ready, set it aside.

Boiled green bananas / CiberCuba Cocina

Once the boiled bananas are soft, prepare a fufu. To make it smoother, add milk and butter to your taste.

Preparing the fufú / CiberCuba Kitchen

The fufú should be firm; be careful not to use too much milk. It's best to add it gradually, just to use what is necessary.

Fufú / CiberCuba Kitchen

Place a portion of this purée in a heat-resistant dish, flatten it out to make it even, and add a layer of ground meat.

Fufú and picadillo / CiberCuba Kitchen

Cover it with a second layer of fufú and on top of this place the grated gouda cheese, with a touch of tarragon and basil.

Fufú / CiberCuba Kitchen

Bake it in the oven for 10 minutes at a high temperature so that it receives heat from above for the cheese to gratin.

Fufu filled with picadillo / CiberCuba Kitchen

The Fufú stuffed with picadillo is a dish that is eaten hot, although many may also enjoy it cold. It can serve as an appetizer or as a main dish.

Stuffed fufú with picadillo / CiberCuba Kitchen

Enjoy your meal!

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