Ripe Plantain Frittata-Cake Tortilla de Plátanos Maduros

Preparation info
  • 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables

By Elizabeth Schneider

Published 1986

  • About

Sturdy, plain fare, this firm, sliceable melding of soft-fried plantains and eggs comes from Cuban cook Maricel Presilla. It is for those who enjoy the sweet starchiness of the fruit, for the flavor and texture of the dish are plantain, unembellished. The browned savory cake, sliced in wedges, can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature (which makes it a handy buffet item). Or accompany with Mardee Regan’s Green Sauce (Salsa Verde), Sauce o