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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Fruits, Vegetables	Vegetarian	Soups, Fruits, Vegetarian	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lg	Green plantains, peeled
		Oil for deep frying
6	c	Stock
		Salt & pepper
		Fresh lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Slice plantains paper thin & place in a large bowl. Cover with water & soak
for 30 minutes.
Drain slices, pat dry with paper towels.  Heat oil in skillet & fry
plantain slices till they are golden brown. Drain. Crush plantains in a
mortar & pestle until you have a thick paste. In a large pot, heat stock &
gradually stir in crushed plantain.  Season well.
Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently. for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve
sprinkled with lime juice.
Randelman & Schwartz, "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen"
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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