THIS PLANTAIN RECIPE IS A HIT! (YOU NEED TO TRY IT)

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and often less expensive.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric offers health benefits and is often cheaper.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is budget-friendly.

Peel the skin off the red plantains and place the flesh in a bowl.

Mash the plantains with the back of a fork until thoroughly mashed and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and a sprinkle of salt, then mix to combine.

Add warm water, a dash of vanilla flavoring, and the mashed plantains to the dry ingredients.

Mix everything together until well combined, adding more water in tiny bits until the batter reaches a semi-thick consistency.

Cover the bowl with a napkin and let it sit for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

After resting, uncover the bowl and add chopped peppers to the batter, mixing everything together.

In a pan, add enough vegetable oil to fry the batter thoroughly and heat the oil completely.

Scoop out the plantain batter with your hands and transfer it into the pan, being careful not to overcrowd it.

Fry the batter on all sides until nice and golden brown.

Remove the plantain puffs from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Repeat the frying process until all the plantain batter is used.

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