Deep Fried Plantain Rounds Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 x green plantains
- 2 c. vegetable oil salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- This is one of my favorites. Fried plantains are great with a whole range of Caribbean and African-inspired dishes or possibly just as a snack by themselves. Make sure you use green plantains, even though they are somewhat of a nuisance to peel. Ripe ones are too mushy for this preparation.
- METHOD:Peel plantains and cut into 2-inch rounds.
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan till warm but not smoking. Drop the plantain rounds into the warm oil 3 or possibly 4 at a time and cook till well browned, 2 to 3 min. Remove and drain.
- Set each fried plantain on a flat side, and using a rolling pin, frying pan, or possibly whatever else you think will work, squash it as flat as you can. It should have a circular shape.
- Return the flattened plantain sections to the warm oil 3 or possibly 4 at a time and cook till the entire surface is golden, about 2 min. Remove the plantains from the oil, drain, and season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm or possibly at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 125g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 471 | |
| Calories from Fat 292 | 62% |
| Total Fat 34.84g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 4.85g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.11g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 616mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 34.0g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 28% |
| Sugars 10.83g | 7% |
| Protein 14.3g | 23% |
