Fried Mashed Plantains

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Today's recipe comes to us from West Africa. The primary foods utilized in
West African cooking are yams, corn, peanuts, rice and plantains. The
plantain is related to the more ordinary sweet banana, but it is cooked
before eating.
Once considered an exotic fruit in the US, plantains can now be found in
most grocers produce departments. Try this lovely plantain recipe tonight
as our salute to Black History Month draws to a close at Recipe-a-Day.com.
In a small bowl soak ground rice in water and let stand for 15 minutes.
Mash plantains in a large mixing bowl until smooth and stir in ground rice
and flour. Add salt, cayenne pepper, and onions to mixture and thoroughly
combine all ingredients. Set aside for 30 to 40-minutes for seasonings to
set.
Heat cooking or palm oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Test
the hot oil with a toothpick or bread crumb placed in the skillet. When the
item quickly sizzles in the oil, the oil is ready for frying. Cook heaping
tablespoonfuls full of the plantain mixture, much as you would prepare a
pancake. Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden-brown. Serve warm
with vegetable stew or beans.
Cooking Staff Tip: Can't find ground rice? Simply prepare 1/2 cup of cooked
white rice and add a teaspoon or two of milk or water. Blend the mixture in
a food processor until paste-like and use with the recipe as directed.
Posted to dailyrecipe@recipe-a-day.com by The Cook & Kitchen Staff
<dailyrecipe-owner@recipe-a-day.com> on Feb 19, 1998

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