These Dominican Fried Plantains are Incredibly Delicious

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt provides a more complex flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity similar to lime.

Peel the plantains and cut them into wheels or crosscuts.

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or frying pan until hot.

Add the plantains and cook until browned on both sides.

Remove and drain the plantains.

Crush the plantains carefully to avoid breaking them.

Return the crushed plantains to the hot oil and fry for 20 seconds on each side.

Remove, drain again, and serve with or without salt.

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