Plantain Chips Platanutres Recipes

PLANTAIN CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Deep fry the plantain slices, about a dozen at a time, until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a large bowl lined with paper towels, and salt to taste while still warm.

PLATANUTRES (PLANTAIN CHIPS)

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.

PLANTAIN CHIPS (PLATANUTRES)

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.