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Directions

1. 1
   Stir 1 tablespoon salt into a large bowl of cold water to dissolve; add the plantains and let sit for 20 minutes.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the remaining salt.
3. 3
   Transfer the plantains to the boiling water and cook until very tender, about 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from the water, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, and put in a food processor.
5. 5
   Pulse until finely chopped, then transfer to a mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth, sticky, and springy.
6. 6
   (Alternatively, use a mortar and pestle.
7. 7
   Put in a mortar, season to taste with salt, then pound with the pestle until the plantains become a sticky, springy mass, about 30 minutes.)
8. 8
   Pull off walnut-sized pieces with your fingers and serve immediately.