Fried Green Plantains

Name: Fried Green Plantains
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 4 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1 inch thick slices; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); to taste salt; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 tbsp olive oil (for mojo); 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 tsp salt (for mojo)

Thick slices of firm green plantains fried until crispy golden and served with garlicky mojo sauce. A Cuban favorite side dish.

25 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

CubanSideStovetopStandard

Ingredients

4 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1 inch thick slices
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
to taste salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tbsp olive oil (for mojo)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt (for mojo)

Instructions

1

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep skillet or deep fryer to 350°F.
2

Carefully place 4 peeled and cut into 1 inch thick slices green plantains in the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd.
3

Fry for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
4

Immediately sprinkle with to taste salt while still hot.
5

To make the mojo sauce, combine 4 minced garlic cloves, 4 tbsp olive oil (for mojo), 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt (for mojo).
6

Arrange plantains on a serving platter and drizzle generously with the mojo sauce.
7

Serve warm as a side dish.

Questions

How long does Fried Green Plantains keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Fried Green Plantains?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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