Name: Tigrillo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 4 Green plantains; 4 Eggs; 150 Gram Fresh cheese; 1 tablespoon Achiote; 1 Chopped onion; Cilantro leaves; Grated cheese; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper

Tigrillo is an iconic dish full of authentic flavors. It combines grated green plantains, eggs, and fresh cheese in a simple and nutritious preparation.

It is ideal for a comforting breakfast or dinner and can be served decorated with cilantro and grated cheese, adding a fresh and delicious touch to each bite. The recipe is very practical and rich in history, perfect for those who wish to enjoy Honduran flavors at home.

Tigrillo

Main Course

1 hour

4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 Green plantains

4 Eggs

150 grams of Fresh cheese

1 tablespoon of Achiote

1 Chopped onion

Cilantro leaves

Grated cheese

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : Cook the green plantains in boiling water until soft, peel them, and grate them carefully.

Step 2 : Dissolve the achiote tablespoon in a few tablespoons of oil and mix this paste with the grated plantains.

Step 3 : In a skillet, sauté the finely chopped onion until golden and fragrant.

Step 4 : Add a bit more oil if necessary to the skillet with the onion, then add the grated plantains, cooking them over medium heat and stirring occasionally until tender.

Step 5 : Beat the eggs in a bowl and incorporate them into the mixture in the skillet, mixing well until they start to set.

Step 6 : Then add the crumbled fresh cheese and cook until achieving a creamy and well-integrated mixture.

Step 7 : Serve the Tigrillo hot, decorated with grated cheese and cilantro leaves for a fresh and aromatic touch.

Video

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Cook the green plantains in boiling water until soft, then peel and grate them carefully. Tigrillo - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : Dissolve the achiote tablespoon in a few tablespoons of oil and mix this paste with the grated plantains. Tigrillo - Preparation - Step 2

Step 3 : In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion until golden and fragrant, then add the grated plantains and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until tender. Tigrillo - Preparation - Step 3

Step 4 : Beat the eggs, add them to the skillet, and cook until they start to set, then add the crumbled fresh cheese and cook until achieving a creamy mixture. Serve hot, decorated with grated cheese and cilantro leaves. Tigrillo - Preparation - Step 4