The consistency and flavor of ropa vieja goes well with tostones.
In fact, it belongs to Musaceae, the banana family of plants, and it's closely related to the common banana.
Slice off the tips of the plantain cut the fruit in three or four chunks and remove the skin.
Here are some additional aspects of their likeness.
The old leaves are bitter.
Enjoy Edit: I didn't peel the potatoes, I just scrubbed them clean and then cut them up.