Cheese bolon is a traditional Ecuadorian recipe made with green plantain (known as "verde" in Ecuador) and cheese. It is a versatile dish served as breakfast, snack, or side dish, and stands out for its soft texture and salty flavor. The green plantain is cooked, mashed, and mixed with crumbled cheese, forming balls that can be enjoyed alone or with sauces like garlic sauce.
The combination of green plantain and cheese creates a perfect contrast between the neutral plantain and the salty cheese. It is an easy and quick recipe, ideal for beginners, and the ingredients are accessible in any market. It also allows variations: you can add pork cracklings, herbs, or spices for a personal touch.
In this recipe, you will learn to make cheese bolones step by step, with a delicious and authentic result. Perfect for those looking for a comforting and flavorful option.
Prep
10 min
Servings
3
Remove the skin from the greens and cut them into large slices.
Place them in a pot with water and salt and cook them for about 6 minutes, the time may vary depending on the level of the fire (cover the pot for faster) You will know that they are ready if their color changes to golden brown.
Take the hot water out of the pot and embelch them with a glass cup, or any object you have handy.
Crumble the cheese by hand and mix it with the crushed green
Form a ball from the mixture for each person and that's it.
