Easy Fried Plantains & Pikliz | Haitian Recipes

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a lower-calorie option while bananas provide a similar sweetness.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is considered healthier.

Cut both ends of the plantains and peel them.

Cut the plantains into about 1-inch thick slices and set them in a bowl.

Separate the green plantains from the ripe ones as they will have different textures.

Heat canola oil in a deep pan until hot.

Add the ripe plantains to the hot oil and fry for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.

Remove the ripe plantains from the oil and set aside.

Fry the green plantains in the same oil, cooking them for about 4 minutes on each side until they are browned.

Remove the green plantains and flatten them using a paper towel and a flat surface.

Return the flattened green plantains to the oil and fry on low heat for about 30 seconds to seal in the salt flavor.

Prepare the pey by shredding cabbage, carrots, sweet onions, red onions, and bell peppers.

Mix the shredded vegetables together and season them.

Plate the fried plantains and pey together.

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