Green Bananas In Aji Li Mojili Sauce Food

PORK STUFFED WITH SWEET PLANTAIN, SERVED WITH AJILI-MOJILI

Steps:

• The day before, rub the adobo powder into the pork all over. Cover and place in the fridge overnight to marinate.
• Preheat the over to 350 degress.
• The objective is to have the whole plantain centred in the roll of pork. If the cut of meat is solid at one end, slice a hole through so that the plantain can be shoved in and lined up in the center of the cut. Roll and tie. Place in a roasting tray and roast, covered loosely with foil, for about an hour.
• Uncover and allow the roast to brown for a further 30-40 minutes, depending on how well done you like your pork. Don't overcook it or the meat will become dry. (A meat thermometer shoulde read 170 degrees when it is done).
• Meanwhile, as the meat is cooking, make the sauce. Place the hot pepper, peppercorns, garlic and salt in a blender and blend the ingredients until it forms a puree. Pour in lime juice, vinegar and oil and blend again.
• Remove pork from teh oven and allow to stand for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with ajili-mojili sauce.

PUERTO RICAN-STYLE AJí DULCE SAUCE (AJILIMóJILI)

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process to a coarse emerald-green sauce. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for 2 to 3 days.

FRIED GREEN BANANAS

Steps:

• Peel the bananas.
• Slice them into 1/2 inch pieces or whatever size you prefer.
• Fry in the oil until they are golden. About 10 minutes per side, though.
• This could take shorter or longer, depending on your stove and fry pan.
• Make sure they are crunchie on each side.
• Drain on a paper towel.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
• Bon Appetit.

GREEN BANANAS IN AJI-LI-MOJILI SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce:Crush and mix in mortar.
• Trim ends of bananas and slit just the peel, lengthwise, on both sides. In a deep 8qt pot, bring water to a boil to cover green bananas. Add bananas, cover, and boil over low heat for 15 minutes. Drain and peel.
• Note: If you want to make it faster, place bananas in sink full of warm water. Add milk. This will prevent the knife and your hands from staining. This also works when peeling green plantains.
• Fill pot with ingredients, add salt. Boil over low heat for 10 minutes. When done. Drain and allow to cool.
• Cut bananas into 1-inch rounds. Place in a deep dish, alternating with sauce. Marinate for 24 hours.
• Serve as an appetizer or as a side dish.