Plantain Boats

by V & V Supremo Foods, Inc.

5.00

40 Min

Servings

ingredients

If you like plantains, you have to try this recipe! We are sure you’ll love ripe plantains with chorizo and cheese!

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Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) pkg.
Supremo® Brand Pork from V&V SUPREMO®

1 (14 oz.) pkg. Supremo® Brand Pork from V&V SUPREMO®
1½ cups
Shredded Chihuahua® Brand Quesadilla Cheese from V&V SUPREMO®

1½ cups Shredded Chihuahua® Brand Quesadilla Cheese from V&V SUPREMO®
15 oz.
Supremo® Brand Mexican Sour Cream from V&V SUPREMO®

15 oz. Supremo® Brand Mexican Sour Cream from V&V SUPREMO®
1 cup
onion, diced

1 cup onion, diced
½ cup
raisins

½ cup raisins
½ cup
tomato sauce

½ cup tomato sauce
3
large ripe plantains

3 large ripe plantains
vegetable oil for frying

vegetable oil for frying

1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
2
Preheat a skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add chorizo, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
3
Add onions and sauté for 3 more minutes.
4
Add tomato sauce and raisins. Cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
5
Cut ends off plantains and peel.
6
Cut plantains in half widthwise; cut both pieces in half lengthwise. Scoop out a little of the plantain flesh with a small metal spoon.
7
Place skillet over medium heat. Pour in oil to a level of ½ inch. Wait for the oil to shimmer or till it reaches 350-375°F, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. (Be cautious when frying.)
8
Fry plantains in oil just until golden brown, turning with tongs when necessary. Place plantains on paper towels to drain. Repeat the process with the rest of the plantains.
9
Place plantains on a sheet tray cut side up. Top plantains with chorizo mixture, and cheese. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted. Serve plantains, and drizzle sour cream. Enjoy!