Plantain Toffee Balls
Description
Need a lacto ovo vegetarian side dish? Plantain Toffee Balls could be a tremendous recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 413 calories. This recipe serves 2 and costs 77 cents per serving. This recipe from Afrolems has 14 fans. Head to the store and pick up butter, water, finger of plantain, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 30%, which is not so spectacular. Similar recipes are Jujú (Green Plantain and Cheese Balls), Ripe Plantain Balls (Buñuelos de Plátano Maduro), and Cacao-Coconut Plantain Rice Balls with Pepitas.
Instructions
Peel and mash your plantain till soft. Mix it with the flour, form mini balls and place in the oven to bake for about 20-25 minutes. Please note the plantain mix will still be moist so use a spoon to help form the balls if you are having difficulty with that. Make sure to drizzle oil on the baking sheet so it does not stick to the sheet when it begins to caramelize. If you do not have an oven you can choose to fry the plantain balls as well. I have not tried the frying method but make sure to dab off the excess oil from the plantain.In a separate pot, on very low heat, melt the butter and pour in the sugar, vanilla, milk and water and stir. Leave it on very low heat throughout. Stir once in a while and if you have a candy thermometer, it is ready at 240F. If you do not, the toffee base is ready when it turns light brown like a caramel colour.Dip the plantain balls and swirl and place on a plate to cool. While its still warm, sprinkle your toppings on it. In this case, my toppings were coconut flakes. Serve when it’s cool.