"Traditional Capirotada with Mango and Plantains recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Season 8, Episode 7 “Jinetes, Adventure in the Mountains”..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
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5 to 6 bolillos (teleras or Portuguese buns, or 1 large baguette cut into 1-inch slices)
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1 pound piloncillo (grated, or substitute for 2 cups packed dark brown sugar)
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1 stick canela (ceylon or true cinnamon)
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1 whole star anise
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3 whole cloves
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1/4 cup raisins
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2 quarts (or 8 cups) water
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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3 ripe plantains (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices (about 3 cups))
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1 to 2 large ripe mangoes (peeled and sliced (about 2 cups))
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1 cup finely crumbled or grated queso Cotija
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2/3 cups roasted peanuts
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Confectioners’ sugar (for serving)