CARIBBEAN KUGEL

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Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large ripe plantains
Vegetable oil for frying
2 medium onions
1 large sweet green pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/3 cup pitted green olives
1/4 cup raisins
1 1/2 to 2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup white or red wine
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Peel plantains, and cut each into 4 or 5 slices lengthwise. Heat about 1/4-inch of the vegetable oil in a pan, and fry as many slices as can fit in pan at one time. Fry slices for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden. Remove from pan, drain on paper towels, and blot any remaining oil from slices. Repeat with remaining slices.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Chop onions and green pepper into 1-inch pieces. Heat olive oil in a large pan, and sauté vegetables until tender. Add garlic, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until meat loses its red color, breaking it up and mashing with a potato masher so mixture is as fine as possible.
  • Reduce heat to low and add olives, raisins, tomato sauce, wine and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Beat eggs in a small bowl.
  • Assemble kugel in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish by arranging a layer of plantain slices, meat mixture, and remaining plantain slices. Slices should touch each other but not overlap. Pour beaten eggs on top, and spread over plantains. Bake about 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 810, UnsaturatedFat 50 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 781 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Matthew Perez
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Zalim Qasim
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This kugel is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet potato and coconut.


mann Hira
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I've made this kugel several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any occasion.


Savage Stallard
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Raj Shamim
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This kugel was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Ahmed mahier Ahmed
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this kugel. It was a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


mwesigwa shafic
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This recipe was easy to follow and the kugel turned out beautifully. I would definitely make it again.


Cacious Chikuni
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potato, but I really enjoyed this kugel. The flavors were well-balanced.


Husin Hussein
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This was my first time making kugel and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Kgotla Mogaetsho
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I made this recipe for my family and they all enjoyed it. The kugel was moist and flavorful.


Kumba Sow
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This was a great recipe for a special occasion. It was elegant and delicious.


Spiritual connections
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I loved the unique flavors in this kugel. The sweet potato and coconut gave it a really nice twist.


Kolbie Hooper
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The kugel was delicious and everyone loved it.


lerato joseph
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I've made this kugel recipe several times and it always turns out amazing. It's a great dish to bring to potlucks or holiday gatherings.


Zareena Mohamed
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This Caribbean Kugel recipe was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness and spice. It was easy to make and turned out beautifully. My family and friends raved about it!