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"Mortimer" > wrote in message
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> So a bit of backstory:
>
> I live in a Dominican neighborhood, and on recent trip to the local
> supermarket, the S.O. and I decided to do a major pantry re-equip (you
> know, where you buy all the things that you need in the kitchen, but
> never buy on a quick run to the grocer's: spices, canned tomatoes,
> cornstarch, etc.)
>
> We racked up quite a bill (all worth it, if I say), and were rewarded
> with fifteen free plantains.
>
> That's about ten pounds.
>
> I have no idea what to do with them.
>
> I know about the standard preparation (sliced, fried), but I'm also
> interested in other uses--I'm thinking maybe a plantain au gratin, or
> something that takes a traditional dish and replaces the starch with
> plantains....
>
> Ideas?
>
> Also, if you have any experience with Hispanic root vegetables (Yuca,
> Jicama, Cassava, and others I don't know the English for) I'd be glad
> to hear.
>
> -a



Try this:
http://www.recipehound.com/Recipes/1931.html