Arepas Filling: "del Gato" (Fried Plantain, Cheese, & Avocado)

By Chez_Alexander

Ingredients

• Canola oil
• 2 ripe plantains, peeled sliced into 1/2″ pieces
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
• 8 slices guayanese cheese (you may substitute feta or mozzarella)

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat about 1/2 inch canola oil in a large saute pan set over medium-high heat. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides. About 5 minutes.Set aside on a paper towel lined plate to dry.

2. Fill cooked arepas with the fried plantains, cheese and avocado slices.

Makes enough to fill 4 arepas.