Plantain Food. Dodo and Ata Din Din. Owner Benny Ojeda uses a giant mortar and pestle with a baseball bat.
Cooked in tomatoes and a spice mixture the black beans and plantains soak up all of the vegan deliciousness. Peel plantains and slice crosswise into 1-inch pieces. They are generally eaten like a carbohydrate such as a potato rather than as a fruit and this is how you need to think of them to cook them successfully.
Peel plantains and slice crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
In a large 12-inch saute pan heat oil to 325 degrees F. They are often fried as either chunks or thinner chips and served as a side dish throughout the Caribbean. Peel plantains and slice crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Avoid making the purée too smooth especially if using a food processor.