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
- Peel and mash the ripe plantains in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add flour until a dough forms.
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, mix shredded coconut with a pinch of salt. Lightly coat each empanada with the coconut mixture.
- In a saucepan, heat coconut oil over medium heat and fry the empanadas until golden brown and crispy.
- For the coconut crema, whisk together coconut milk, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Serve the warm empanadas with a dollop of coconut crema on top.