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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Plantains are a member of the banana family, but catch them a little before they are ripe and they become a kid pleasing savory snack similar to French Fries. My 8 year old loved these, so we were pleasantly surprised when she gobbled them up. My daughter likes these sans sauce, but my Husband and I love them with Delicious Salsa Verde This recipe is from Family Fun Magazine. Don't let all the steps scare you, they are very easy to make! Ingredients:
2 large green plantains |
4 cups cold water |
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling |
1 garlic clove, crushed |
1 cup peanut oil |
Directions:
1. Cut off the ends of the plantain, then use a small knife to cut a slit along their natural ridges.
2. Pry the skin loose, using a knife if necessary, and then pull it off.
3. Cut the plantains crosswise into 1 rounds.
4. Place them in a bowl with the water, salt, and garlic for 30 minutes.
5. In a medium sized pot, or frying pan heat the oil to 325 degrees.
6. Drain the plantain slices and pat with a paper towels.
7. Fry a few rounds at a time, turning them occasionally until golden, not brown, and tender when pierced with a knife, about 5 minutes.
8. Drain the cooked slices on paper towels and allow them to cool for at least 1 minute.
9. Place the fried slices one by one between two pieces of waxed paper on a cutting board.
10. Gently press each slice with a mllet or rolling pin into rounds approximately 1/3 thick and 2 in diameter.
11. When all the slices are pressed, heat oil to 375 degrees, then refry the slices until golden brown and crispy on the outside, tender on the insdie, about 3 minute Drain the rounds on paper towel and sprinkle with salt, enjoy!.
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