Almostfriedplantainsvirtuallyfatfree Recipes
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
ALMOST FRIED PLANTAINS - VIRTUALLY FAT FREE
This is more a technique than a recipe per se. However, if you love the taste of fried sweet plantains but don't want all the fat, this is the way to go. For those less familiar with plantains, they would best be described as a cooking banana. These pair well with almost and Caribbean entree. For the best results, make sure you have a really ripe plantain one that is all yellow with a good number of brown spots. Though I have portioned this as a half plantain per serving, one could easily eat a whole one alone.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Tropical Fruits
Time 7m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel plantain and slice 1/4 inch thick on a slight diagonal. This will give you oblong slices that are easy to handle while cooking.
- Using medium-high heat, pre-heat a non stick skillet.
- Place plantains in a single layer in the pan. Add water just until it covers the bottom half of the plantains.
- Reduce heat a small amount and cook 2 or 3 minutes until the water evaporates. Your plantains should begin to have a softer texture and more translucent quality.
- Lightly spray the tops of the plaintains with cooking spray and turn over. Cook an additional minute or so until you get a lovely, slightly crispy brown exterior on the plantains.
- Give the tops another quick spray of oil and turn over again. Cook the first side a minute or so until it too has browned a bit.
- Stop eating the plantains while you're cooking. :-).
- Serve.
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