Fritay Lakay Recipe
Fritay (assorted fritters) includes: banan peze, (fried plantains), Haitian fritters ((marinade), fried sweet potato and acra (fritter taro) with choice of meat
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Ingredients
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Banan Peze (Fried Plantains)
Haitian Fritters (Marinade)
Fried Sweet Potatoes
Acra (Fritter Taro)
Method
Banan Peze (Fried Plantains)
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the green plantains and slice them into thick diagonal pieces, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Fry the Plantains
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the plantain slices in batches and fry until they are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 3
Flatten and Fry Again
Remove plantains from oil and place on paper towels. Use a flat surface to gently flatten each piece. Return them to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Season
Remove from oil and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
Haitian Fritters (Marinade)
- 5
Prepare the Marinade Mix
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and water. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
- 6
Add Meat and Vegetables
Stir in the ground meat, chopped scallions, diced bell pepper, minced garlic, and dried thyme until well combined.
- 7
Fry the Fritters
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Use a spoon to drop batter into the hot oil, forming small fritters. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 8
Drain and Serve
Remove fritters from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Fried Sweet Potatoes
- 9
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin slices or wedges.
- 10
Fry the Sweet Potatoes
In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add sweet potato slices in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 11
Season
Remove from oil and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
Acra (Fritter Taro)
- 12
Prepare the Fritter Mix
In a mixing bowl, combine grated taro, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and water. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
- 13
Add Parsley
Stir in the chopped parsley until well incorporated.
- 14
Fry the Acra
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 15
Drain and Serve
Remove acra from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.