Cheese Filled Plantain Fritters Piononos

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Piononos are the perfect finger food. These delicious plantain bites are battered, fried, and stuffed with cheese. They can also be stuffed with ground beef (picadillo). Recipe from about.com.

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Steps

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Peel the plantains.

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Slice each one lengthwise into 4 equal slices.

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In a frying pan , lightly fry the slices on each side until slices are pliable , not brittle.

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Remove the slices and drain on paper towels until cool enough to handle.

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Form each slice into a ring , with ends overlapping about an inch.

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Secure with toothpicks.

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Stuff each ring with cheddar cheese.

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Squeeze the cheese together slightly so that it will not fall apart.

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In a bowl , mix together the eggs , salt , flour and water.

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Cover the open ends of the piononos with the flour and egg mix.

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Fry the piononos on each end until it is sealed and golden.

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Ingredients

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plantains, cheddar cheese, eggs, salt, flour, water, toothpick, vegetable oil