Plantain Chips With Mango Salsa |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I've had fried plantains many times, but recently I was at an ethnic restaurant where the plantain chips were thin and crunchy like potato chips. They were delicious- I just had to run home and figure out how to make them! I serve mine up with mango salsa, for an extra kick of island flavor! Ingredients:
2 cups diced mangoes (about 2 medium, in 1/2 inch dice) |
1 scallion, thinly sliced |
1 serrano chili, minced |
3 tablespoons red onions, minced |
1/2 cup cilantro |
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt |
1 lime, juice of |
vegetable oil, for frying |
2 plantains |
kosher salt |
Directions:
1. Combine salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Carefully remove the peel from the plantains (this is easier if you score the peel with a pairing knife first).
3. Using a mandolin, thinly slice the plantains on the diagonal (the thinner the plantains are, the crunchier they will be).
4. Fill a heavy pot with about 1 inch of oil. Heat on med/ high heat to 360 degrees. Carefully add the plantain slices and fry until crisped.
5. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. When all of the plantain chips have fried, transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately with the mango salsa.
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