Ingredients
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- 2 green plantains
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- high smoke point oil for frying (avocado oil or sunflower oil)
- flaky salt for finishing
Instructions
- Peel the plantains by slicing through the skin lengthwise and lifting the peel away in strips.
- Cut the plantains into thick rounds, about 1 inch each.
- In a bowl, stir together the water and salt, and soak the plantain pieces for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with enough oil to come halfway up the plantains. Fry the plantain pieces until lightly golden, about 4-5 minutes, turning once.
- Transfer the fried plantains to a board and gently flatten each piece using the bottom of a cup or small pan. To avoid sticking, place them between pieces of parchment paper while smashing.
- Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again until the edges are crisp and the centers are deep yellow, 4-5 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with flaky salt before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding garlic or lime when soaking the plantains.
Make sure the oil is hot enough to fry the plantains for crispiness.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for added taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 386mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.