Plantain Fritters With Smashed Beans (patacones De Tacacho)

Plantain Fritters with Smashed Beans, also known as Patacones de Tacacho, is a traditional dish in Inca cuisine that combines the delicious flavors of plantains and beans. This recipe is perfect for a savory snack or a side dish.

Plantain Fritters With Smashed Beans (patacones De Tacacho)

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the plantain slices to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  4. Remove the plantains from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  5. In a separate skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
  6. Add the cooked black beans, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, smashing the beans with a fork as they cook.
  7. Place the cooked plantains on a cutting board and use a flat surface to smash them into thick discs.
  8. Return the smashed plantains to the skillet with the beans, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  9. Remove from heat and serve the plantain fritters with smashed beans hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
5g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Skillet Cutting board Knife Spatula

Tools

Fork

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the plantain fritters with smashed beans as a side dish with grilled meat or as a snack with a side of salsa.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure the plantains are ripe but still firm for the best texture in the fritters.

Cost

$8