Pastelón (Sweet Plantain 'Lasagna') with Radish Salsa Recipe

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Ingredients (24)

  • 1 quart vegetable oil
  • 5 moderately ripe plaintains (yellow with some black spots), peeled and quartered lengthwise
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced, divided
  • 5 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 5 teaspoons), divided
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons canned chipotles en adobo, peppers and liquid, peppers chopped
  • 2 (15.5-ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 small (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped green olives
  • One small bunch radishes, greens and radishes divided, both chopped fine
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 (12-ounce) block queso blanco, shredded
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

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