Patacones are crunchy green unripe sweet plantain slices fried until golden and patted to remove excess oil, pounded flat, salted and fried again until golden brown. Many people in Venezuela – and mostly in Maracaibo - top them with white shredded cheese and ketchup. At Madera Fina, patacones are formed as little baskets filled with flavorful and refreshing ceviche, a mix of fresh fish from the coast, parsley, purple onion, ají dulce and lemon juice. Fish varies according to the season.

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