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Nutritional Values
390kcal
4gProtein
78gCarbs
8gFat
4gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Plantinta
How to order / say it
Say it
Plantinta — [Plan-tin-tah]
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Could I have a Plantinta?
Locally
¿Podría tener una Plantinta?
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Pastry filled with sweet mashed plantains and spices.
Why try it?
A true local dessert, Plantinta reflects the resourcefulness and sweet tooth of the region, with plantains being a beloved ingredient in traditional recipes.
How it tastes
Tender, sweet plantain puree encased in a flaky pastry shell, with a hint of cinnamon and sweetness — perfect for an after-meal treat.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Plantinta was developed in the mid-20th century as a way to utilize overripe plantains, now a cherished dessert often shared during festivities in Puerto Viejo.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 400 g plantains
- 🌾 300 g flour
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
- 🫒 50 ml vegetable oil
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 🌾 100 ml water
Method
- 1 Mash plantains with sugar and cinnamon.
- 2 Prepare dough with flour, salt, and water.
- 3 Roll dough, fill with plantain mix, bake until golden.
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