Mangú (Dominican style boiled green plantains) Serves: six adults Preparation time: About thirty minutes. Ingredients: 3 green plantains 1/2 cup diced onion. Increase the amount for more taste (and aftertaste). 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoonful vinegar 1 tablespoonful salt 3 slices Swiss cheese (if you are lucky, you may find Dominican frying cheese at a Latin grocer) Procedure: Peel the plantains. You should wear gloves. You may also wet your hands with dishwashing detergent and allow to dry on your hands. When you have finished peeling the plantains, rinsing your hands under running water will wash off most of the gooey stuff that green plantains exude when they are peeled. Cut the plantains into pieces about one inch long. Boil in water with the salt added for about ten minutes, until the pieces can be pierced easily with a fork. Do not overcook, though. Sautée the onion in oil and vinegar until well cooked. Mash the plantain pieces in a mortar (pilón), blending the onion gravy in. Top individual portions with cheese." Mangú is usually served as a side-dish for beef, pork and fish dishes. Enjoy! Please forward this recipe to your acquaintances and newsgroups so that they, too, may enjoy our recipes. Thank you!