Mandocas

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• This South American snack almost tastes like the cornbread coating of a corndog.
  
  But Mandocas also have a nice sweetness from the plantain and that salty gooeyness that melted cheese always brings to the table.
  
  They’re a fun twist on a mozzarella stick or onion ring that your New Year’s guests would be happy to indulge in. Dip them in a nice honey mustard for a fun and unique snack they won’t soon forget!
  
  To make your plantain mashable, first boil it in some salted water for about 10 minutes.
  
  Mix all the ingredients together in a food processor.
  
  The traditional shape almost looks like a ribbon bow.
  
  Crunchy on the outside, tender and cheesy on the inside.
  
  They almost look like pretzels, but the taste is pretty different – and delicious!
  
  Dan Whalen thinks mandoca is a fun word to say. He has been blogging for over 4 years The Food in My Beard; check Dan's Tablespoon profile often to try his recipes with creative international spins!