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Stuffed Plantains

Make Stuffed Plantains at home with Water, Salt, and Butter. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 qt
• 1 1/2 tbsp
• 4 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil, when boiling add salt and plantains.

2. 2

   Cover and boil for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain plantains.

4. 4

   Peel, mash and combine with butter, 1/2 tsp salt and cornstarch.

5. 5

   Cool mixture.

6. 6

   Coat hands with cornstarch and take some mixture, form a well incenter and stuff with cheese.

7. 7

   Cover with more mixture and shape into a ball.

8. 8

   Repeat to make 16 balls.

9. 9

   Deep fry at 375 degrees until golden.

10. 10

    Remove and drain on paper towels.