Breakfast: Patacones con Hogao (Pronounced: /pa.taˈko.nes kon oˈɣao̯/) – Fried Plantains with Creole Sauce

Munch Classes introduces breakfast Patacones with Hogao as crispy, savory disks, crafted by combining green plantains with double-frying for optimal crunchiness, then layering it with a flavorful hogao sauce.

Munch Classes teaches how to prepare the ingredients by slicing and pressing with purpose, ensuring every bite absorbs a tender interior, crisp exterior, and aromatic flavor.

Munch Classes emphasizes precise techniques like achieving perfect crispness as participants fry, and explains how to finish with a generous spoonful of hogao for a signature flourish that balances tradition and creativity.

🏺 Cultural History + Proverb
Munch Classes reveals how breakfast Patacones with Hogao originates from Afro-Colombian and Caribbean influences, where it’s cherished for its versatility and satisfying texture.

Munch Classes explores how the dish developed in a daily staple context, tied to readily available ingredients and a love for savory fried foods, showing how food often reflects the soul of its people.

Munch Classes shares the local saying:
“El que busca, encuentra” – “He who seeks, finds.”
This proverb illustrates how the dish reflects the reward of diligence in preparation, encouraging reflection on how flavor and wisdom pass from one generation to the next.