Hey everyone, it is me again, Dan, welcome to my recipe page. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a distinctive dish, fried plantain. One of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Fried plantain is one of the most well liked of current trending meals on earth. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions every day. Fried plantain is something that I’ve loved my entire life. They are fine and they look wonderful.
Fried plantains are a delicious side dish or dessert traditional to many Latin American countries. Fried green plantains - tostones - are crispy and savory, often served in place of fried potatoes. Fried ripe plantains have a crispy, caramelized texture and irresistibly sweet taste.
To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook fried plantain using 6 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Fried plantain:
- Prepare Plantain
- Make ready Oil to fry
- Get Paprika
- Take Cayenne pepper
- Make ready Salt
- Get Black pepper
Plantains are commonly enjoyed in the Caribbean islands and Latin America. Preparation With a small sharp knife cut ends from each plantain and halve crosswise. Cut a lengthwise slit through skin along inside curve. Fried Yellow Plantains (Sweet Fried Plantains).
Instructions to make Fried plantain:
- Wash your plantain well
- Preheat your oven and put your plantain to cook for about 15 mins… It's easier to bake first to avoid the messiness that comes with peeling bananas
- When done remove from the oven and leave to cool…. Don't be shocked that the plantain has turned black in colour 😂 it's normal they are not burnt🙈
- Peel your plantain and cut them up diagonally or in circles.. whichever you prefer
- Heat your oil up and prepare to fry the plantain
- Fry till the plantain is a golden brown colour and remove from the pan and drain excess oil
- Season with a pinch of salt, cayenne pepper, black and white pepper and paprika
- Pair with any desired sauce/stew… In my case I paired it with some roast goat and kachumbari
- Note that the plantain can also be eaten on its own as a breakfast meal as well or a snack
Yellow plantains are firm and sweeter. Fried yellow plantains are my favourite type of fried plantains as they are sweet but not too much. Here is an easy way to make sweet fried plantains using super ripe plantains. Cook in coconut oil until crisp. Tried and true sweet plantain recipe.
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