Citrus Plantain Fritters
Plantains are a staple food in many tropical regions and are often used in both sweet and savory dishes.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 piece Ripe plantains
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 2 tablespoon Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- to taste for dusting Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Peel and mash the ripe plantains in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Add the orange zest, lime zest, freshly squeezed orange juice, lime juice, and vanilla extract to the mashed plantains. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the plantain mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the fritters from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy the citrus plantain fritters while they're still warm!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.