Hoy traigo una receta deliciosa, que me recuerda a mi querida amiga Sandra, oriunda de el estado Zulia, la primera vez que vino a visitarnos, nos hizo una receta de Patacones y quedé enganchada, porque apesar que consumo plátanos a diario, sean fritos o verde como tostón, jamás lo había probado de esta manera. El plátano es un fruto que puede consumirse en su forma madura o verde, rico en almidón, fibras, potasio y vitaminas del complejo B, A y C, por lo que su consumo aporta diversos beneficios para la salud. Los Patacones es a base de plátanos verdes o semi maduros, se aplasta y se pueden rellenar de pollo o pescado desmenusado o simplenete con queso rayado. Cada vez que preparo esta receta la recuerdo con cariño, y ojala pueda verla nuevamente, ya que tengo 15 años sin verla. Aquí mi receta a mi estilo.

Today I’m sharing a delicious recipe that reminds me of my dear friend Sandra, who’s from the state of Zulia. The first time she came to visit us, she made us a dish called “patacones,” and I was hooked—because even though I eat plantains every day, whether fried or green as “tostón,” I’d never tried them this way before. Plantains are a fruit that can be eaten ripe or green; they’re rich in starch, fiber, potassium, and vitamins B, A, and C, so eating them provides various health benefits. Patacones are made from green or semi-ripe plantains, which are flattened and can be stuffed with shredded chicken or fish, or simply with shredded cheese. Every time I make this recipe, I remember her fondly, and I hope I can see her again someday, since it’s been 15 years since I last saw her. Here’s my recipe, my way.