Pure De Platanos Maduros - Ripe Plantain Puree

• 6 plantains, extremely ripe black skinned, washed well and cut in half (leave the skin on)
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups water or 2 cups broth from the plantains
• 3/4 cup butter, about 6 oz
• 1 cup white onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 teaspoons cumin, ground
• 1 teaspoon achiote, ground
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• salt
• pepper

1. Boil the plantains for 30 minutes.
2. Let me them cool down until safe to handle.
3. Meanwhile prepare a refrito, heat the butter over medium heat, add the onions, garlic and spices, cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions are soft.
4. Peel the boiled ripe plantains.
5. Working in batches, put the plantains, water, milk and refrito in a blender and mix until a smooth puree is obtained.
6. Transfer the puree to a pan and heat over medium low until warm.
7. Serve as a side dish for meat dishes, can also be served alone with crumbled cheese, sauteed bacon, chorizo or caramelized onions as toppings.

plantains, milk, water, butter, white onion, garlic, cumin, achiote, chili powder, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pure-de-platanos-maduros-ripe-plantain-puree-397130 (may not work)