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

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