Stuffed Patacones with Guacamole

Ingredients

• For the patacones
• 4 green plantains
• La Favorita Oil
• Salt to taste
• For the guacamole
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lime (juiced)
• A few sprigs of fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. For the patacones
2. Peel the plantains and cut them into thick rounds.
3. In a large skillet, heat enough La Favorita Oil over medium-high heat.
4. Fry the plantain rounds until golden on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Remove from the oil and set the plantain rounds on paper towels to drain the excess oil.
6. Using a glass or a cup, flatten each plantain round into a flat disc.
7. Fry the flattened plantain discs again in the hot oil until golden and crisp.
8. Remove from the oil and set them back on paper towels.
9. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
10. For the guacamole
11. In a bowl, mash the avocados until smooth.
12. Add the tomato, the onion, the garlic, and the chopped cilantro.
13. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and mix well.
14. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
15. Serve the patacones hot with the fresh guacamole.