Pizzacones Mini Patacones Pizzas Recipes

MINI APPLE PIZZAS

Steps:

• Roll biscuits into 3 1/2 inch circles; place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon; mix well.
• Add apples and mix well; spoon rounded tablespoonfuls onto biscuits.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
• If desired, sprinkle each pizza with 1 tablespoon cheese.

PATACONES (FRIED GREEN PLANTAINS) - PANAMá

Steps:

• Put the 4 cups warm water & ~1 Tbsp salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Cut ends from each plantain w/ a small, sharp knife, then cut lengthwise slit thru peel. Beginning at slit, pry off peel (getting your thumb between the peel & the plantain helps).
• Cut plantains crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces & place in bowl of warm salted water. Let sit 15-20 minute (This step adds flavor & also gets rid of some of the starch from the plantains.).
• Heat oil (enough so that it is about 1/2" deep) in a 10-12" heavy skillet over MEDIUM heat until the oil is just hot enough to sizzle when a small "tester" piece of plantain is added.
• Remove plantain pieces from the water & blot (completely) dry w/ paper towels.
• Place plantain pieces in the oil (do not crowd the skillet w/ plantains; do 2 batches if needed). Fry plantains, turning occasionally w/ tongs, until tender & just beginning to turn golden color, ~5-7 minutes.
• Remove plantain pieces w/ tongs to a flat (non-stick) surface. Spray the bottom of a glass tumbler or mug w/ non-stick cooking spray. Using gentle pressure, flatten each plantain piece to ~1/4" thickness. Slide glass off of plantain.
• Return flattened plantains to oil (over MEDIUM heat). Fry (turning occasionally w/ tongs) until plantains are golden brown in color, 3-4 minutes.
• Transfer plantains to a plate w/ a fresh paper towel, but DO NOT BLOT. Sprinkle w/ salt & serve immediately, w/ ketchup (optional).

PATACONES (FRIED PLANTAIN)

Steps:

• Peel Plantain, and cut it width wise into 3 or 4 pieces.
• I have found that the easiest way to peel the plantain is to cut roughly 1/4" off of each end of the plantain (the very tips), and then carefully, without cutting into the plantain itself, slicing the skin down one side.
• Once you have slit the skin on one side, you can gently pry the peel off with your fingers.
• Heat 1" of vegetable oil on medium heat until hot.
• Fry plantain pieces on both sides for about 3 minutes, or until the pieces are golden.
• When they are golden, remove from pan and place onto a plate covered with a paper towel.
• Flatten the fried plantain.
• I do this by placing the pieces one at a time between 2 pieces of waxed paper, and flattening with my hands.
• Be careful not to put too much pressure, or the plantain will stick to the waxed paper.
• Just gently flatten them till they are about 1/4" thick.
• Place in the hot oil again and fry until both sides are golden brown.
• Drain on paper towel covered plate (be sure to change paper towels in between the 2 fryings) and sprinkle with salt.
• Serve immediately.
• For an extra special treat, eat the patacones with a thin slice of queso blanco (salty white cheese) on top.

MINI SEAFOOD PIZZAS

Steps:

• Cut English muffins in half.
• On each half put about 1/2 teaspoon of tomato paste on each muffin.
• Top with diced shrimp and crab meat.
• Add cheese about 1/4 cup on the 2 halves.
• Sprinkle on Italian seasonings.
• Place muffins on cookie sheets.
• Put under the broiler until cheese melts.

PIZZACONES - MINI PATACONES PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Fry sliced plantains in skillet until lightly brown (do not overcrowd, fry in batches if needed).
• Remove from oil, drain on paper towels and then flatten by pounding each piece.
• Return to skillet and refry until crunchy, remove from oil and drain again.
• Put pieces on baking sheet and top each with a 1/2 tsp marinara sauce, a little bit of cheese and a pepperoni.
• Bake until cheese melts.