Plantain is a must in Tico food.  Fried or baked and stuffed with cheese really complements this as a side dish or appetizer.  These are so delicious... betcha can't eat just one!

So, let's go to the kitchen!

Remember all ingredients can be easy to find at any Costa Rican supermarket or fruit vendor.  To serve 4 people, the ingredients are:

• 2 ripe plantains.

• 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

• 1 cup of mozzarella cheese (American-style cheese also works).

• 1/4 cup of sour cream. If you like spicy food, substitute with one or two tablespoons of Lizano sauce (the Tico version of Worcestershire sauce).

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cut off the ends of the plantains. Using the tip of the knife, slit the peel along the length of the plantain. Remove plantain peel by peeling it side to side rather than lengthwise.

Place peeled plantains on the baking sheet and brush with butter.