Green
Plantain
Arepas
Ingredients
(
6
arepas
)
3
green
plantains
,
peeled
and
diced
1
/
2
cup
of
masa
arepa
4
tablespoons
of
water
5
tablespoons
of
melted
butter
1
/
2
cup
of
grated
mozzarella
cheese
or
queso
blanco
Salt
to
taste
Butter
or
oil
spray
to
cook
the
arepas
Preparation
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,
boil
the
plantains
in
a
pot
with
water
for
about
30
minutes
.
Let
them
cool
for
about
5
minutes
,
then
peel
the
cooked
ripe
plantains
.
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,
place
the
plantains
,
masa
arepa
,
water
,
melted
butter
,
cheese
and
salt
to
your
taste
.
Let
mixture
stands
for
five
minutes
.
____________________
,
make
small
balls
with
the
mixture
.
Shape
the
dough
into
thick
cakes
.
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,
add
the
butter
or
oil
spray
to
a
non
-
stick
pan
over
medium
heat
.
Place
the
arepas
in
the
pan
and
cook
about
3
minutes
on
each
side
,
until
a
crust
forms
or
they
are
golden
brown
.
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,
serve
them
warm
with
butter
and
cheese
or
as
a
side
dish
.
