FRIED GREEN PLANTAINS | BAHAMIAN COOKING

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

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

Wash the green plantains.

Cut off each end of the plantains.

Make two cuts on each plantain to make the skin easy to remove.

Peel the skin off the plantains using your thumb.

Cut the plantains into thirds, quarters, or halves for frying.

Prepare a frying pan and fill it halfway with oil.

Fry the plantain pieces for 30 to 40 seconds on each side without browning them.

Remove the plantains from the oil and place them on a cooling rack.

Smash the fried plantains between parchment paper or foil using your hands or a cup.

Season the smashed plantains with Maggie vegetable cube and red pepper flakes.

Fry the smashed plantains again until they are crispy but not dark brown.

Rest the fried plantains on a cooling rack to maintain their crunch.

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