How To Fry Green Plantain | Jamaica Food Step By Step To Perfection

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini provides a similar texture, while potatoes are more widely available.

Cut off the two ends of the green plantains.

Heat roughly 4 cups of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the plantain slices in the hot oil, placing them in the pan carefully.

Remove the fried plantains and place them on a napkin to drain.

Sprinkle sea salt over the fried plantains.

Squeeze and flatten each plantain slice using a clean towel or napkin.

Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again for about 5 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

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