Guineitos en escabeche is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with green bananas marinated in pickled onions, peppers, oil, and vinegar. They are typically served as a side dish during the holiday season but can be enjoyed year-round! Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil or pavochón, y pasteles, Puerto Rican marinated green banana salad is a staple during the holidays!
Guineitos en escabeche ingredients:
- Green bananas
- Milk
- Olive oil
- Vinegar
- Garlic
- Red onion
- Red bell pepper
- Pimento-stuffed Spanish olives
- Bay leaves
- Chicken bouillon
- Adobo
- Cebolla en polvo
- Ajo en polvo
- Ground oregano
Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe!
I like to add a little milk to the boiling water when I cook the green bananas. This helps to keep them from browning but it’s completely optional. Not adding milk won’t make much of a difference.
I also add red bell pepper instead of roasted red peppers because I think it adds more flavor. You can add either or both, it’s all up to your preference!
Traditionally, whole peppercorns are added to this dish but I prefer seasoning with adobo, and other spices. My homemade adobo already contains black pepper so we’re covered here in terms of flavor!
How to make guineitos en escabeche?
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Slice the ends off of the green bananas and make a slit along the skin lengthwise. Add the green bananas (with the skin on) to the boiling water and add about 1/2 cup of milk. This will keep them from turning brown. Cook for about 25 minutes or until fork tender.
In the meantime, place a pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic, onions, and peppers. Sauté until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Add the vinegar, olives, bouillon, and bay leaves. Cook on low heat for about 5 more minutes.
Peel the green bananas and cut into about 1/2-inch thick slices. Add them to a large bowl. Pour the escabeche marinade over the green bananas and stir until well combined. Add the seasonings little by little. Taste and adjust, as necessary. Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve and enjoy. ¡Buen provecho!
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Guineitos en Escabeche (Marinated Green Banana Salad)
Ingredientes
- 6 guineos verdes
- 1/2 taza milk
- 1/2 taza olive oil
- 1/4 taza vinegar
- 3 enteros garlic crushed
- 1 red onion sliced
- 1 pimiento rojo
- 2 tbsp pimento-stuffed olives
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon Better than Bouillon
- 1/4 tsp adobo
- 1/4 tsp cebolla en polvo
- 1/4 tsp ajo en polvo
- 1/8 tsp ground oregano
- 1 tsp dried cilantro or parsley flakes for garnish (optional)
Intrucciones
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- Slice the ends off of the green bananas and make a slit along the skin lengthwise.
- Add the green bananas (with the skin on) to the boiling water and add about 1/2 cup of milk. This will keep them from turning brown. Cook for about 25-30 minutes or until fork tender.
- In the meantime, place a pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic, onions, and peppers. Sauté until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the vinegar, olives, bouillon, and bay leaves. Cook on low heat for about 5 more minutes.
- Peel the green bananas and cut into about 1/2-inch thick slices. Add them to a large bowl.
- Pour the escabeche marinade over the green bananas and stir until well combined.
- Add the seasonings little by little. Taste and adjust, as necessary.
- Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight. Serve and enjoy. ¡Buen provecho!
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Tips:
I like to add a little milk to the boiling water when I cook the green bananas. This helps to keep them from browning but it’s completely optional. Not adding milk won’t make much of a difference. I also add red bell pepper instead of roasted red peppers because I think it adds more flavor. You can add either or both, it’s all up to your preference! Traditionally, whole peppercorns are added to this dish but I prefer seasoning with adobo, and other spices. My homemade adobo already contains black pepper so we’re covered here in terms of flavor!Check out more holiday recipes!
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Alcapurrias (Puerto Rican Fritters)
Pastelón de Maduro (Plantain Lasagna)
Aceite de Achiote (Annatto Oil)
Jamón con Piña (Pineapple Glazed Ham)
Ensalada de Coditos (Macaroni Salad)
Ensalada de Papa (Potato Salad)
Pastel al Horno (Easy Pasteles)
Empanadas de Yuca (Cassava Patties)
Arroz con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)
Pavochón (Puerto Rican Style Turkey)
Pollo al Horno (Baked Chicken)
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I love your videos. I cook most puertorican dishes but love to watch your videos compare, and learn lots of great tidbits of info. I’ve learned a lot of extras. She ads this or doesn’t use that. Thanks and keep it up. You are great at it. Also, the narration is very well done.
Thank you Nilda! I really appreciate that, thanks for the great feedback!
I made this tonight and brough back childhood memories! I am also glad this one is morcilla-free because I prefer it without it. It was tasty, tender and bursting with flavor. This will be on rotation for sure.
Thank you for sharing Emma! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
This was so easy to follow and absolutely delicious!
Thank you Damaris! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Great recipe. Easy to make and came out absolutely delicious.
Hi Tania! I’m so happy to hear, thanks for your amazing feedback!
I need the recipe for alcapuria
Hi Mariaelena, you can search for recipes on my website by clicking the search button at the top right of the page. I hope this helps you navigate my website more easily. Also, you can find Alcapurrias under the Appetizers category. Just click the RECIPES tab at the top of the page or find the Appetizers button on my home page. Enjoy!