Plantain Tarts
Plantain Tarts : Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold oil or butter, diced 5-6 Tablespoons ice-cold water (just enough to form a dough) Filling: 2-3 very ripe black plantains, peeled 1 cup water 2 Tablespoons oil or butter 1/2 cup white sugar 4 Tablespoons vanilla extract 1 tsp grated nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon powder Egg Wash: 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon water INSTRUCTIONS Prepare the pastry by combining the flour and salt in a bowl. Dice butter in cubes and add to the flour until incorporated, and the mixture takes on a breadcrumbs look. Add water, and stir into the flour mixture until a dough forms, then knead for a few turns to bring the dough together. Wrap well, and chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator. As the dough chills, peel plantains and cut them into thirds. Place into a small pot with water. As soon as it starts to boil and is soft, pour out the water (or boil until water evaporates), and mash plantains with butter, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg. Set asi