Honduran Running Macho

This dish is made with cooked green plantains mixed with a variety of spices and sautéed vegetables, giving it a truly exquisite flavor and texture.

This is a traditional Honduran dish with indigenous roots and a peculiar name that has endured over time thanks to its flavor and history, which dates back to old culinary customs where green plantains were a basic ingredient in local cuisine.

Honduran Running Macho

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

6 Green plantains

1 teaspoon of Cumin

1 tablespoon of Chicken bouillon

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

1 Small onion

1 Chili

3 tablespoons of Margarine

¼ cup of Finely chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon of Chicken bouillon

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

1 Small onion

1 Chili

3 tablespoons of Margarine

¼ cup of Finely chopped cilantro

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start peeling the plantains, washing them, and placing them in a pot with water and a pinch of salt.

Step 2 : Cook for about 20 minutes or until they are soft, then remove from the pot and let drain.

Step 3 : Once still hot, place them in a bowl and add salt, pepper, cumin, and bouillon, mashing them with the help of a potato masher or a fork, then set aside.

Step 4 : Next, finely chop the onion, chili, and garlic, then place them in a skillet with melted butter and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 5 : Pour this sauté into the bowl with the plantains, add cilantro, and mix well.

Step 6 : Adjust seasoning if necessary and finally serve this delicious dish.

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