For the corn-meal crust, bring to a boil in the top of a double boiler but directly over the flame:

• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp. Salt

Slowly add:

• 4 cups yellow corn-meal

Blended with:

• 4 cups cold water

Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Place over boiling water and cook an additional ten minutes. Mixture will be very thick.

Remove from fire and add:

• 1 cup sharp cheese, grated
• 2 green plantains, boiled and mashed

When mixture is cool enough to handle, knead well to blend the dough.

Add up to:

• 1 cup flour

to make dough more pliable.

For the filling, saut?n three tablespoons butter:

• 1 lb. ground round steak

When the meat is browned, add and simmer until reduced and almost dry:

• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium onions, minced
• 1 small green pepper, minced
• 1 piece hot pepper minced
• or 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce

Add and mix well:

• 1 Tbs. Capers
• ? cup green olives, chopped
• ? cup raisins, chopped
• ? tsp. Nutmeg
• Salt and pepper