Platanutres Plantain Chips Recipes

Steps:

• Trim off both ends from each of the plantains with a sharp knife, then make a few slits through the skin the length of each plantain. Push your thumb between the skin and the flesh and pry skin away from flesh. It will come off in pieces, like bark from a tree. Trim off any woody fiber stuck to plantains. Slice plantains crosswise into thin rounds.
• Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to a depth of 1/2'', then heat to 350° on a candy thermometer over medium-high heat. Add plantain slices a few at a time to the oil to prevent them from sticking to one another, and fry them in batches until lightly golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer plantain chips with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Season to taste with salt while still hot.

Steps:

• Preheat 1-inch of oil in a deep sided skillet over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F.
• Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice plantains into 1/8-inch thick ovals on the diagonal. Carefully add plantains to the oil in batches and fry until a tap with a metal spoon sounds hollow, about 1 minute. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with lime zest, lime juice and salt. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

Steps:

• Peel plantain, and diagonally cut into 1/8 inch slices.
• Combine the water and salt in a large bowl, stirring until salt disolves; add plantain slices.
• Cover and let stand 30 minutes.
• Drain plantain slices well, and pat dry.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet; add plantain slices and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender, but not brown.
• Drain well on paper towels.
• Mash each plantain slice with the bottom of a glass cup.
• Pour oil to depth of 2-inches; heat till good and hot.
• Fry plantains, a few at a time, until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
• Serve plantain chips with Plantain Dip.
• Plantain Dip: Combine all ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
• Chill at least 2 hours.
• Shake just before serving.
• Yield: 1/2 cup.

Steps:

• In a heavy based pot heat vegetable oil over medium heat to 375 degrees F.
• Using a mandoline, or sharp knife, finely slice plantains into chips (for a fancier presentation slice them lengthwise into ribbons). Fry the plantains in small batches until crisp and golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Season with salt immediately.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Trim ends from plantains, then cut a slit down one side.
• Peel plantains-beginning at the slit.
• Slice across into 12 pieces, each about 1/2-3/4".
• Place in a large bowl.
• Toss slices with oil and 1/8 tsp of the salt.
• Transfer to a sprayed nonstick baking sheet.
• Bake slices for 15 minutes Remove pan from oven.
• Place a few slices on a cutting board and press gently with the bottom of a glass. Turn over.
• (Bottoms will be lightly browned.).
• Return to baking sheet.
• Repeat with all slices.
• Spray with oil. Sprinkle with the rest of salt (1/8 tsp).
• Bake another 5 minutes.
• Serve warm with fat free sour cream.
• 194 cal per serving-9g fat & 2g fibre.