CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
Fruits, Vegetables |
|
Appetizers, Dips and sp, Ethnic – ca, Fruits |
6 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
3 |
c |
Water |
3 |
|
Green plantains, peeled and |
|
|
cut diagonally 1 inch |
|
|
thick slices |
3 |
|
Cloves garlic, chopped |
3 |
t |
Salt |
|
|
Vegetable oil for deep |
|
|
frying |
INSTRUCTIONS
In large bowl, combine water, plantains, garlic and 2 3/4 teaspoons
salt. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain plantains well, reserving liquid.
Dry plantains on paper towels. In large skillet, heat 1/2" oil until
deep-fat thermometer registers 375 degrees. Add plantains and fry 7
minutes. Drain plantains on paper towels. When cool enough to handle,
use palm of hand to flatten plantains to 1/4" thickness. Dip plantains
in reserved liquid and dry on paper towels. Refry plantains in hot
oil until crisp and golden; drain on paper towels. Lightly sprinkle
remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over plantains and serve hot. NOTES : A
staple of the Hispanic diet, the starchy green bananas known as
plantains are often deep-fried and served as an appetizer. Recipe by:
Country Living magazine, 11/97 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1021 by
LBotsko <[email protected]> on Jan 18, 1998
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