Loaded Plantain Bites

1. Drain the jackfruit, place it in a bowl, and shred it slightly.

2. Add your desired seasoning blend to the jackfruit and mix thoroughly to coat.

3. Cover the bowl and allow the jackfruit to marinate.

4. Heat a pan with oil and sauté the marinated jackfruit until it's browned and crispy on the edges.

5. Peel a green plantain and cut it into thick slices.

6. Boil the plantain slices in water until they are tender.

7. Drain the boiled plantain slices and transfer them to a large bowl.

8. Mash the plantains until smooth using a potato masher.

9. Add flour to the mashed plantains and mix until a dough forms.

10. Knead the dough briefly with your hands until it comes together.

11. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

12. Using the bottom of a glass, press each ball down to form a flat, round disc.

13. Lightly spray the tops of the plantain bites with cooking oil.

14. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown and firm.

15. To serve, place a baked plantain bite on a serving board.

16. Drizzle with a creamy sauce.

17. Top with a spoonful of the cooked jackfruit.

18. Garnish with pickled red onions and freshly chopped chives.