Aborrajados de Plátano (Ripe Plantain Fritters)

Ingredients

• 2  eggs 
• 4 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 2 tablespoons milk 
• 8  mozzarella cheese 2” x 
• 2 large plantains very ripe
• 1 pinch salt 
• 2 tablespoon sugar 
• 8 servings vegetable oil for frying
• 8 servings aborrajados de plátano maduro 
• 8 servings aborrajados de plátano maduro 

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• baking paper
• pot
• plastic wrap
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Peel the plantains and cut cross-wise into 8, 1 ½” chunks.Fill a large pot one-third full with vegetable oil and heat to 360°.
2. Add the plantain chunks into the hot oil and fry them about 3 minutes or until golden.Meanwhile, make the batter: mix the flour, sugar and salt in a small bowl.
3. Add the eggs. Gradually, stir in the milk to make a smooth batter. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
4. Remove the plantains with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5. Place the plantain chunks onto pieces of parchment paper or plastic and flatten them to ¼” thickness.
6. Place 1 cheese slice in the center of one plantain pattie and cover with another pattie, like making a sandwich, and press the edges of the plantain sandwich to enclose the cheese completely.Dip the sandwich in the batter and add to the oil, in batches. Fry for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.
7. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve warm.