Malarrabia

Name: Malarrabia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 4 ripe plantains, cut in chunks; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium red onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 1/2 tsp salt

A traditional Peruvian side dish made from mashed ripe plantains combined with a seasoned aromatic base and fresh cheese.

40 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

PeruvianSideStovetopVegetarianPescatarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

4 ripe plantains, cut in chunks
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium red onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp aji amarillo paste
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Place 4 cut in chunks ripe plantains in a pot of boiling water and cook for 15 minutes until tender.
2

Drain plantains, remove skins, and mash coarsely in a bowl.
3

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4

Add 1 medium diced red onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until soft.
5

Stir in 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking for 1 minute.
6

Add mashed plantains to the skillet, stirring to combine thoroughly with the seasoning.
7

Remove skillet from heat and gently fold in 1 cup crumbled queso fresco.

Questions

Can I make Malarrabia dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Malarrabia keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Malarrabia?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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