Sweet plantain arepas stuffed with cheese

Ingredients

• 1 ripe plantain
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 100 g mozzarella
• 1/2 tbsp butter
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Cut the plantain in large pieces, skin on, and boil until soft. Drain and cool 10 minutes.
2. Mash with a potato masher or fork, then mix in the cornstarch and salt.
3. Knead into a ball, flatten slightly, fill with mozzarella, seal carefully and press between your palms into a disc.
4. Cook in a buttered nonstick pan over medium-low, about 4 minutes per side, until golden with a melting center.