Plantains With Caviar And Black Bean Puree

Name: Plantains With Caviar And Black Bean Puree
Ingredients: 1 c salad oil, or enough to fill a medium skillet to a depth of 1 inch; 3 medium-size plantains, peeled and diagonally cut into 1/2 inch slices; 4 heaped tablespoons sour cream or creme fraiche; 4 heaped tablespoons black bean puree; 2 T of black caviar; 2 T of golden caviar; 0.5 medium red onion, finely sliced tip to root; 1 large carrot, roughly diced (about 1 cup); 1 small ham hock ( 3 ounces); 0.5 c dried black beans; 1 sprig of thyme or 1/2 teaspoon of dried; 2 c water; 1 medium onion, roughly diced (about 1/2 cup)