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Plantain Empanadas Recipe
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Provided By:
El Arrayan
Serving Size: Serves 5
Ingredients:
1 lbs. Plantains
.2 lbs. Refried black beans
.2 lbs. Oaxaca Cheese or any good melting cheese
Preparation:
Cook plantains in water with skin on for 1 hour. Take skin off and remove seeds. Grind in food processor until soft. Knead until uniform texture. Using tortilla press, shape as a thick tortilla, place filling on the middle. Fold and seal with fingers. Refrigerate for at least one hour. Deep fat fry in vegetable oil of choice. Serve with Salsa Negra.