FRIED PLANTAINS
Ripe plantains have peels that are almost completely black whereas the firm-ripe ones called for in this recipe are mottled black and yellow. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Categories Fruit Side Fry Vegetarian Quick & Easy Kwanzaa Plantain Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- With a small sharp knife cut ends from each plantain and halve crosswise. Cut a lengthwise slit through skin along inside curve. Beginning in center of slit pry skin from plantain and with rippled blade of a mandoline or decorating knife cut flesh crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
- In a deep fryer or large deep skillet heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 375°F. on a deep-fat thermometer and fry 12 to 15 plantain slices at a time, turning them, 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden, transferring as fried with a skimmer or slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Season plantain slices with salt. (Plantain slices should be slightly crisp on outside but soft on inside.) Plantain slices are best served immediately but may be made 1 day ahead, cooled completely, and kept in an air-tight container. Reheat plantain slices on a rack in a shallow baking pan in a preheated 350°F. oven 5 minutes, or until heated through.
FRIED PLANTAINS
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 to 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In skillet, heat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry plantain, turning until all sides are lightly golden. Remove from skillet and place between 2 pieces of paper towel and press to flatten. Return to skillet and continue to fry until crisp. Remove and salt lightly.
FRIED PLANTAINS
Steps:
- Heat oil to 365 degrees F in a heavy medium saucepan. Carefully add the plantains, in batches as necessary, and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Immediately sprinkle with salt and cilantro, if desired.
FRIED PLANTAINS
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine water, garlic and salt in medium size glass bowl and set aside.
- In a large (12-inch) saute pan, heat oil to 325 degrees F. Peel plantains and slice crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Carefully add plantains to oil and fry until golden yellow in color, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. (The oil should come halfway up the side of the plantain). With a spider or slotted spoon, remove the plantains from the pan and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, standing them on their ends. With the back of a wide, wooden spatula, press each piece of plantain down to half its original size. Then place the plantains in the water and let soak for 1 minute. Remove and pat dry with a tea towel to remove excess water.
- Bring oil back up to 325 degrees F and return plantains to pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a dish lined with paper towels, and sprinkle with salt, if desired. Serve immediately.
FRIED PLANTAINS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough peanut oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 350 degrees F.
- Peel the plantains and slice them into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Put the plantains into the fryer and fry until just golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir the garlic and the water together in a medium bowl. Remove the plantains from the fryer and drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray. With the smooth side of a meat mallet, smash the plantain until it's flattened. Add them to the garlic water and let them soak for 1 minute. Remove the plantains from the water and pat dry with paper towels. Return to the fryer and continue to fry until golden brown and crisp, about another 2 minutes. Transfer the plantains to a serving bowl and season with salt. Serve hot.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST FRIED PLANTAINS EVER
Yes,bacon grease.No,they aren't healthy(bacon grease)But they are the best damn fried plantains I've ever eaten(bacon grease!). The Bf made these one day and I was dubious-1 because he's not the best cook and 2 because of a former fat phobia I was wary of bacon grease...but these are amazing.I've been hooked ever since. The key to a great tasting fried plantain(other than bacon grease ;) is to cook them to a caramelized goodness without burning them too much.Green plantains can be tasty too,but for this recipe you want really,really ripe plantains.They should have more black than yellow ,or be all black.You don't want to cook these too fast either,so if they seem to be burning before they're cooked ,turn the heat down .At least 6 -8 minutes per batch.
Provided by strangelittlebeast
Categories Caribbean
Time 35m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat bacon grease over medium -high heat in a heavy skillet.
- Meanwhile cut ends off of plantains,cut a slit in the skin and peel.Cut into strips lengthwise;you may cut each of these into halves if you like.Cut them thick-it will be hard to cut them thinly anyway if they are very ripe-about 1/4 inch thick is good.Don't worry if your pieces come out a little messy.The taste is more important!
- The oil is ready when it bubbles as soon as a piece of plantain is slid into it.Add plantain slices,cooking about 1 plantain at a time.When they begin to brown around the edges,turn them and cook until very dark.They should look almost burnt because the sugars in the plantains are caramelized.
- Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain .Sprinkle with salt or sugar if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.1, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 32.7, Sodium 58.8, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 26.9, Protein 2.3
TWICE FRIED PLANTAINS
Plantains are a member of the banana family, but catch them a little before they are ripe and they become a kid pleasing savory snack similar to French Fries. My 8 year old loved these, so we were pleasantly surprised when she gobbled them up. My daughter likes these sans sauce, but my Husband and I love them with Recipe #356610 This recipe is from Family Fun Magazine. Don't let all the steps scare you, they are very easy to make!
Provided by Leslie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 20 rounds
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut off the ends of the plantain, then use a small knife to cut a slit along their natural ridges.
- Pry the skin loose, using a knife if necessary, and then pull it off.
- Cut the plantains crosswise into 1" rounds.
- Place them in a bowl with the water, salt, and garlic for 30 minutes.
- In a medium sized pot, or frying pan heat the oil to 325 degrees.
- Drain the plantain slices and pat with a paper towels.
- Fry a few rounds at a time, turning them occasionally until golden, not brown, and tender when pierced with a knife, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the cooked slices on paper towels and allow them to cool for at least 1 minute.
- Place the fried slices one by one between two pieces of waxed paper on a cutting board.
- Gently press each slice with a mllet or rolling pin into rounds approximately 1/3" thick and 2" in diameter.
- When all the slices are pressed, heat oil to 375 degrees, then refry the slices until golden brown and crispy on the outside, tender on the insdie, about 3 minute Drain the rounds on paper towel and sprinkle with salt, enjoy!.
FRIED PLANTAINS
Make and share this Fried Plantains recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kleigh83
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel the plantains and cut them in 1/2 on a bias, then slice in 1/2 lengthwise so you have 4 pieces.
- Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the plantains until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 7.2, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 26.9, Protein 2.3
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