Tropical Guava Glazed Plantain Empanadas with Coconut Crema

Tropical Guava Glazed Plantain Empanadas with Coconut Crema
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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup guava paste, melted
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt to taste
  • Coconut oil for frying

Steps

  1. Peel and mash the ripe plantains in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add flour until a dough forms.
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut circles. Fill each circle with a spoonful of melted guava paste and fold in half, sealing the edges.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix shredded coconut with a pinch of salt. Lightly coat each empanada with the coconut mixture.
  4. In a saucepan, heat coconut oil over medium heat and fry the empanadas until golden brown and crispy.
  5. For the coconut crema, whisk together coconut milk, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  6. Serve the warm empanadas with a dollop of coconut crema on top.