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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.

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