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Majado de verde or mashed plantains

Majado de verde is a green plantain mash made with green plantains, onions, garlic, and achiote. Majado is served with fried eggs and cheese slices.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: South American , American , Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • 3-4 green plantains peeled and cut in rounds (each plantain can be cut into 3-4 pieces)
  • 1-2 tbs butter or oil
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • ½ tsp achiote powder or ground annatto
  • salt and pepper to taste
Serve with:
  • fried egg
  • queso fresco
  • avocado
  • Aji criollo hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. Boil the plantains for 30 minutes or until soft.
  2. Mash the plantains using a fork or potato masher. The consistency should have some small chunks, if it’s too smooth it will stick together.
  3. Prepare a refrito by heating the butter or oil over medium low heat, add the diced onion, crushed garlic, achiote or annatto, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Add the mashed plantains to the refrito and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add additional salt/pepper if needed.
  5. Serve immediately with a fried egg, slices of fresh cheese, avocado slices and aji criollo.