How difficult is it to prepare Patacones?

This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Patacones?

The preparation time is 10 minutes and the cooking time is 10 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 1 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Tortillas • 11 de Jul de 2021

Recipe of Patacones

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Today I will teach you how to prepare Patacones, a typical Venezuelan dish specifically from Maracaibo, rich in its variety of fillings.

It is accompanied with shredded meat, cheese, salad and sauces to taste.

It is made with green bananas.

Recipe Summary

Preparation

10 min

Cooking

10 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

1 green male banana 2 cloves garlic (optional)

Instructions

Step 1

Cut off the tips of the banana and cut it lengthwise, wet kitchen paper and wrap the banana with it, put it in the microwave for maximum power 8 minutes.

Step 2

This step is optional but the touch it gives to the final result is delicious: put a little water in a bowl and add the two crushed garlic cloves and a little salt, mix well and set aside.

Step 3

Preheat the air fryer to 200° for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Once the banana has come out of the microwave, remove the paper and very carefully cut into small pieces and then remove the skin, which will come off easily.

Step 5

Once cut and peeled, crush each piece to shape the patacón and soak with the garlic water.

Step 6

Put it in the Airfryer basket, spray with a little oil and program it at 200° for 10 minutes, turn them over halfway through cooking and spray with another little oil.