Original Recipe
Fried Plantains
Although plantains look like bananas, they’re not! They’re PLANTAINS! Treated more like a vegetable than a fruit, plantains are part of the day-to-day diet of most West African and Caribbean households. You can have them fried, boiled, microwaved, smashed … whatever way you have them, just have them. We’ve always preferred this beloved vegetable fried, sweet and as a side to any of our dishes.
Best of luck with the cooking. Let us know how it goes and let us know how you prefer your plantains.
Total Time:
10 – 15 minutes
Prep Time:
2 – 3 minutes
Servings:
Approx. 1 to 2
Cooking Time:
8 – 13 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ripe plantains
- vegetable oil
Directions
- Place oil in a frying pan and heat on a high setting. Once the oil is hot (shimmering, not smoking) reduce the heat to a medium setting.
- On a chopping board, cut the plantain into slices at an , approximately, 45 degree angle. Each slice should be around, half a centimetre in thickness.
- Place oil in a frying pan and heat on a high setting. Once the oil is hot (shimmering, not smoking) reduce the heat to a medium setting.
- Carefully place the sliced plantains into the frying pan.
- Fry the plantains until they are golden brown. Turn regularly to ensure they do not burn.
- Line a bowl with absorbant kitchen towel. Place the fried plantains in the bowl. Dab plantains with kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
- Repeat the process until all plantains have been fried.
- Enjoy
