Bolón de verde is a dish of green plantain fritters that are typically filled with cheese, chicharrónes, or chorizo. It is a traditional and national Ecuadorian dish that’s usually eaten for breakfast. The name translates to big green ball since the main ingredient is green plantains.

The preparation starts with cooking or frying the plantains, which are then mashed, seasoned, mixed with the filling, and shaped into balls. They are usually then fried once again to make them crispy. The fritters should be eaten while still hot or warm and are usually served with a fried egg and coffee.