Plantain Fritters With Honey Yoghurt Recipes

PLANTAIN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Place plantains in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the flour, onion, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended (batter will be moist). , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels.

SWEET PLANTAIN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, then add water and egg and whisk until batter is smooth.
• Peel plantains and cut on a slight diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces. Stir into batter to coat well.
• Stir together granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
• Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until thermometer registers 340°F. (See cooks' note, below.) Fry plantain slices in batches of 6 (don't crowd them) until bottoms are golden, about 45 seconds, then turn over and fry until other side of each is golden, 30 to 45 seconds more. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• While still warm, toss each batch in sugar mixture until coated, then transfer to a platter. Serve hot or warm.

JAMAICAN PLANTAIN FRITTER RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel the plantain, cut it up into small slices in a bowl and crush it using a fork. The riper the plantain the easier it is to crush and the sweeter it will be and the easier it is to crush.
• After crushing the plantain, add the other ingredients except for the cooking oil. Mix until you get a soft paste.
• Add cooking oil to the frying pan at medium heat. The oil should not cover the fritters in the frying pan. When the oil is a bit hot, scoop portions of the batter mix with a tablespoon and add it to the oil.
• Flatten the paste mix with the spoon, once the fritters start to brown reduction the heat so it won't burn.
• Fry until golden brown on both sides and cooked on the inside.

PLANTAIN FRITTERS (CARIBBEAN)

Steps:

• In a bowl, slightly mash the plantains, then set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder & salt.
• In a small bowl, beat in the eggs until fluffy.
• To the flour mixture add the beaten eggs, crushed red pepper & butter & then the milk, beating with a fork until the mixture is smooth.
• Stir in the mashed plantains, & add more milk if necessary ~ Batter should be of a dropping consistency.
• Drop by spoonfuls into preheated deep fat at 375 degrees F & fry 4-5 minutes, or until evenly browned. Serve hot.

PLANTAIN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Wash plantains and cut into thirds; leaving the skin on. Place the pieces in a medium pan with water; cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until the flesh is soft, about 15 minutes
• Drain and peel the plantains and transfer to a large bowl. Mash to a smooth consistency and add the baking powder, salt, garlic, and pepper. Mix well. Using your hands, form small, thin cakes about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Heat oil in large skillet until very hot. Fry the cakes until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with the Chicken Rundown.

PLANTAIN FRITTERS WITH HONEY & YOGHURT

Steps:

• Peel the skin from the plantains then grate into a large bowl.
• Add in the rest of the fritter ingredients (except for the coconut oil) and mix until well combined.
• Divide into 12 equal parts, roll into balls, then flatten to form your fritters.
• Heat the coconut oil in a frying pan. Once hot, add in the fritters and fry for 3 minutes on each side.
• Mix the Greek yoghurt with the honey and use for dipping.