World Flavors Cookbook

Tigrillo

Name: Tigrillo
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Ecuador
Ingredients: 2 green plantains, cut into chunks and boiled 2 eggs 1/2 cup queso fresco 1/4 cup milk 1 tbsp butter Salt and pepper

A popular breakfast of mashed green plantains mixed with eggs and cheese.

Cuisine: Ecuador

Ingredients

2 green plantains, cut into chunks and boiled 2 eggs 1/2 cup queso fresco 1/4 cup milk 1 tbsp butter Salt and pepper

Instructions

Boil the plantains until soft. Remove and mash them coarsely with a fork (not a smooth puree). In a pan, melt butter and add the plantains. Stir in the eggs and milk, cooking until the eggs are just set. Add the cheese and salt. Serve hot, often with a slice of fried meat or a cup of black coffee.