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    Piononos de Plátanos Maduros (Ripe Plantain Rolls)

    Piononos de plátano maduro (ripe plantain rolls) recipe.

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    A scrumptious dish of fried ripe plantain rolls stuffed with minced meat, piononos de plátano maduro are perfect to serve as a snack.

    Piononos de plátanos maduros (ripe plantain rolls).
    Ripe plantain rolls.

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
    2. What's pionono?
    3. About our recipe
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    Why we ❤️ it

    This is one of those names that prove just how diverse the meaning of words can be throughout the Spanish-speaking world. If you ask a random person what a pionono is, the answers may differ.

    What's pionono?

    In Spain, pionono is a small cake, a traditional concoction of a town near Granada. In many Latin American countries, especially in South America, piononos are small cake rolls with jam or marmalade inside. In those same countries, piononos salados (savory) are tiny rolls made with bread and stuffed with ham, cheese, or a variety of fillings.

    In the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico piononos are savory rolls made with slices of ripe plantains.

    Ripe plantain.
    Piononos de plátanos maduros (ripe plantain rolls).

    Ripe plantains and ripe plantain rolls.

    About our recipe

    For this traditional fried ripe plantain rolls recipe, I have used our minced beef filling, but if you want to try something different, I also recommend the chicken filling and chorizo filling.

    If you're interested in a non-fried pionono option, we also have it

    Buen provecho!

    Tia Clara

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    Piononos de Plátanos Maduros (Ripe Plantain Rolls)
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    [Recipe + Video] Piononos de Plátanos Maduros (Ripe Plantain Rolls)

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    A scrumptious dish of fried ripe plantain rolls stuffed with minced meat, piononos de plátano maduro are perfect to serve as a snack.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Party
    Cuisine Dominican, Latino
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 599 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup oil for frying
    • 2 plantain, (very ripe) sliced thinly lengthwise
    • 1½ cup minced beef stuffing , (our recipe)
    • 2 egg , (medium)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ teaspoon pepper , (freshly-cracked, or ground)
    • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro, or parsley, for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Frying plantain slices
      Frying plantains: Heat oil over medium-high heat in a frying pan. Fry plantains until light golden brown.
      Remove and rest on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
    • Rolling piononos
      Rolling: Make rolls leaving a 2.5 cm [1 inch] gap with the slices and fill with the stuffing, pressing the filling to even out. Pierce with a toothpick to prevent it from unrolling.
      Repeat with remaining slices.
    • Whisking eggs
      Beating eggs: Add salt and pepper to the eggs and whisk.
    • Frying pionono rolls
      Frying: Heat two tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
      Dip a roll in egg and place in the pan. With a spoon, pour a little of the egg in the center. After two minutes, flip to cook the other side for another two minutes.
      Repeat with all the rolls.
    • Piononos served
      Serving: Serve alone or with a dip as picadera (appetizer).

    Tips and Notes

    The nutritional information DOES NOT include the stuffing. The suggested stuffing recipes have that information separately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2gCalories: 599kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 38gSodium: 319mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1010IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.

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    Published Ago 29, 2011, revised Nov 26, 2022

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    Edited: Nov 26, 2022 | Publish: Aug 29, 2011

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