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@@@@@ Now You're Cooking! Export Format Fried Plantains (Tostonos De Platanos) - 2c2 none 3 cups water 3 green plantains; peeled, cut diag. 1 -- in thick 3 cloves garlic; chopped 3 teaspoons salt 1 vegetable oil for deep frying In large bowl, combine water, plantains, garlic and 2 3/4 teaspoons salt. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain plantains well, reserving liquid. Dry plantains on paper towels. In large skillet, heat 1/2" oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 375 degrees. Add plantains and fry 7 minutes. Drain plantains on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, use palm of hand to flatten plantains to 1/4" thickness. Dip plantains in reserved liquid and dry on paper towels. Refry plantains in hot oil until crisp and golden; drain on paper towels. Lightly sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over plantains and serve hot. NOTES : A staple of the Hispanic diet, the starchy green bananas known as plantains are often deep-fried and served as an appetizer. Posted to the BBQ Mailing List by Lloyd Yield: 6 servings Preparation Time: 0:00 ** Exported from Now You're Cooking! v5.57 ** |
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