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Cheese Stuffed Plantains

6 ripe plantains, unpeeled and halved
2 qts (8 cups) water 
1 1/2 tablespoons salt (for boiling water)
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 tsp salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 lb cheese, shredded

Bring water to a boil, when boiling add salt and plantains.  Cover
and boil for 20 minutes.  Drain plantains.  Peel, mash and combine
with butter, 1/2 tsp salt and cornstarch.  Cool mixture.  Coat
hands with cornstarch and take some mixture, form a well incenter
and stuff with cheese.  Cover with more mixture and shape into a
ball.  Repeat to make 16 balls.  Deep fry at 375 degrees until
golden.  Remove and drain on paper towels.

Printable version: stuffed-plantains.txt.