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Plantains 101: Here's Everything You Need to Know
You may have seen plantains before in the tropical fruit section of your grocery store. Here's how to eat plantains, how to peel them, and more about the fruit.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 45 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Meseidy Rivera📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Thinly slice plantains into chips with a mandoline. Soak in a bowl of salted cold water for ⏱️ 30 minutes.
2
Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375°F.
3
Drain plantains and pat dry. Working in batches, fry the chips, agitating them with a fork so they don’t sick together. Fry for 30 to ⏱️ 45 seconds or until golden. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, sprinkle with salt and granulated garlic.
Salt and granulated garlic, to taste
4
Let cool and serve. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days before they start to get stale.
Nutrition Facts
calories
346 Calories
fat Content
21 g
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
24 g
sodium Content
362 mg
protein Content
2 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
0 mg
carbohydrate Content
41 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
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