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Ingredients

1 very ripe plantain

¼ tsp grated nutmeg

¼ tsp ginger & cinnamon mixed

2 Tbsp brown sugar

dash of almond essence

½ lb. short crust pastry

Sugar for dredging

METHOD

Cook plantain in boiling water till tender. Remove center core. Blend all ingredients together till smooth.

Roll out pastry on a floured board and cut into circles. Divide filling evenly between circles.

Place filling on circle, fold over and seal with a fork. Bake at 400°F for 20 -25 minutes. Dredge with sugar.

Makes about 12

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas

1 tsp. grated ginger

2 cups mango puree

3 cup pineapple juice

2-3 cups water

Sugar for sweetening

METHOD

Peel bananas and chop in 1/2-inch pieces. Blend till smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in other ingredients till well blended. Sweeten to taste. Serve chilled with grated nutmeg

Makes 8 servings