Crushed Green Plantains|| How to fry Green Plantains|| Cally J's Kitchen

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini can offer a similar texture when fried, while potatoes are more commonly available.

Peel the green plantains carefully to avoid breaking them.

Slice the plantains into small pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot on the stove.

Once the oil is hot, add the sliced plantains to the oil.

Fry the plantains on one side for about 3 minutes until golden brown.

Flip the plantains over and fry for another 3 minutes on the other side.

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

Use a wooden plantain crusher to crush or press the fried plantains.

Place the crushed plantains back in the frying pan for another 3 minutes or until golden brown.

Flip the crushed plantains over and fry for another 3 minutes on the other side.

Remove the second batch of fried plantains from the oil and place them on a napkin to drain excess oil.

Show the final product of the fried green plantains.

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