Cooked, pureed plantains are topped with sauteed onions. This simple dish is a traditional Central American morning favorite.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 3 unpeeled plantains, cut into pieces
- 1 quart water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup sliced white onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 1 cup sliced Anaheim peppers
PREPARATION:
Place the plantains and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook 20 minutes, until plantains are tender but slightly firm. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid. Cool plantains, and peel.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender.
In a bowl, mash the plantains with the reserved liquid and salt. Transfer to a food processor, mix in the peppers, and puree. Serve the pureed plantain mixture topped with the onions.