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

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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.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Fried Green Plantains?

For Fried Green Plantains, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Fried Green Plantains look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until golden brown and crispy.

How many calories are in Fried Green Plantains?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 1 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 320 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Fried Green Plantains?

Refrigerate what is left of Fried Green Plantains within two hours and eat it 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. Halved, the plantains drops from 4 to 2; doubled, it is 8. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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