Fried Green Plantains (Bannann Peze)
2013-12-30- Cuisine: Traditional
- Course: Dinner, Lunch
- Skill Level: Very Easy
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- Yield : 12
- Servings : 4
- Prep Time : 5m
- Cook Time : 10m
- Ready In : 15m
Plantains are a staple in pretty much every haitian meal. The most common method of cooking plantains is frying them which can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. Fried plantains are usually served with other fried meats such as pork, chicken and goat. Here is a basic recipe if you are looking to learn how to cook Haitian food.
Ingredients
- 3 Green Plantains
- 1 tablespoon(s) Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon(s) Salt
- 1 teaspoon(s) Garlic Powder
- 1 cup(s) Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tostonera (Plantain Press)
- 1 cup(s) Hot Water
Method
Step 1
Heat Oil on medium high heat in a deep fryer or frying pan.
Step 2
Peel plantains and angle cut each one into 5 equal pieces.
Step 3
In a bowl add the hot water, vinegar, salt and set aside.
Step 4
Lightly brown the plantains in the oil (Approximately 5 min).
Step 5
Remove the plantains from the oil and flatten each plantain using the tostonera.
Step 6
Soak the flattened plantains in the hot water and carefully back in the oil for an additional 5 min.
Step 7
Remove plantains from oil and place them on a paper towel to remove the excess oil.
Step 8
Serve Hot.
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posted by Jobeth M on January 2, 2014
I substituted the plantains press with the bottom of a mug and came out great. Paired with stew chicken. Yummy
posted by Jobeth M on January 2, 2014
Used coconut oil instead of vegetable oil. Not fond of vegetable oil. #paleobound
posted by FAFA1210 on January 2, 2014
I USE SOUR ORANGE JUICE INSTEAD OF THE WATER TO DIP THE PLANTAINS IN BEFORE FRYING THEM GIVES THEM A LOT MORE FLAVOR!!! GREAT RECIPE
posted by Sha-lala on December 3, 2018
What about the vinegar?