My Famous Fried Plantains. 'Aansteeklike ritme' - Maak My Famous Fried ripe plantains can be found not only on tables throughout the Caribbean but in other parts of the world. Some people prepare it to accompany every meal while others make it accompany specific meals.
Many other states produce bananas, like Chiapas, Veracruz, and Guerrero, but Tabasco was where I saw how people used it in their everyday meals. Plantains are starchy and often used as a vegetable the same way we would use a potatoes. It is usually fried or baked. You can have My Famous Fried Plantains using 5 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of My Famous Fried Plantains
- You need 3 cup of of water.
- You need 6 tbsp of of salt or to taste.
- Prepare 4 of pieces of Green or Yellow Plantains.
- You need 1 tbsp of of Garlic Powder (optional).
- Prepare 2 cup of of oil for frying.
They are very popular in West Africa and Caribbean countries. A regular banana is ready to eat when the peel is yellow, however a plantain is considered ready to eat when the peel. Fried plantains are a delicious and easy starch option to add to any meal. For a vegan-friendly option, substitute coconut oil for the ghee.
My Famous Fried Plantains instructions
- Mix salt and garlic powder in water in a large bowl..
- Peel the plantains and chop them up into 5-7 individual pieces. The bigger the pieces the bigger the fried product and vice versa..
- Placed plantain pieces in water solution.Let them soak for a while. Or until oil is hot..
- Place oil in a pot suitable for frying. I wouldn't suggest a frying pan. When oil is hot place soaked plantains in HOT oil and let them fry until they are golden/cooked..
- When plantains are done frying, place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Proceed to Flatten pieces either between the bottoms of durable plates of bowls. There is also a tool for this that can be found at most markets. I use it. I don't know what its called. :( You can also use a can if the pieces are small..
- Dip flattened pieces in the salt and garlic water again ad place them in HOT oil. Briefly place them in the water. you don't want them to get too soggy! Fry until crisp and golden! Place on a paper towel to remove excess oil..
- Enjoy!.
Preparation With a small sharp knife cut ends from each plantain and halve crosswise. Cut a lengthwise slit through skin along inside curve. Fried plantains are a delicious side dish or dessert traditional to many Latin American countries. Fried green plantains - tostones - are crispy and Fried green plantains - tostones - are crispy and savory, often served in place of fried potatoes. Fried sweet plantains topped with cinnamon and sugar make.