Fried Mashed Plantains with Stewed Beans

Description

 * Serves 4 to 6
 * Cooking time: 1½ hours

Ingredients

 * 1½ tablespoons ground rice
 * salt and cayenne pepper to taste
 * ½ cup water
 * 1½ tablespoons grated onions
 * 2 large overripe plantains
 * ½ cup cooking oil, or palm oil
 * ½ tablespoon flour
 * Aboboi (stewed beans)

Directions

 * 1) Soak ground rice in water and let stand for 15 minutes.
 * 2) Mash plantains in a large mixing bowl till smooth and stir in ground rice and flour.
 * 3) Add salt, cayenne pepper, and onions; beat well.
 * 4) Set aside for 30 to 40 minutes to season.
 * 5) Grease skillet and fry spoonfuls of mixture (as for pancakes).
 * 6) Golden-brown both sides and serve warm with aboboi.