Plantain Recipe
Fried sweet plantains served with a tangy sauce.
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Ingredients
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Fried Sweet Plantains
Tangy Sauce
Method
Fried Sweet Plantains
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains by cutting off the ends and making a lengthwise slit in the skin. Remove the skin carefully.
- 2
Slice the Plantains
Cut the plantains diagonally into thick slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 4
Fry the Plantains
Carefully add the plantain slices to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Avoid overcrowding the pan; you may need to do this in batches.
- 5
Drain and Season
Remove the fried plantains from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.
Tangy Sauce
- 6
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 7
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more lime juice for tanginess or more hot sauce for heat.