World Flavors Cookbook

Masaco de Plátano

Name: Masaco de Plátano
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Bolivia
Ingredients: Fried plantains, crispy jerky (charque) or cracklings (chicharrón).

A traditional lowland snack made by pounding fried plantains with crispy jerky or cracklings.

Cuisine: Bolivia

Ingredients

Fried plantains, crispy jerky (charque) or cracklings (chicharrón).

Instructions

1. Fry plantain slices until soft. 2. In a mortar (tacú), pound the plantains together with the crispy meat until well mixed. 3. Shape into balls and serve.