Plantain Fritters

Plantains are a staple food in many tropical regions and are often used in both sweet and savory dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Plantain Fritters

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: African, Caribbean Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Quick Meals Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 piece Ripe plantains
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 small Onion
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• ¹⁄₄ cup Water
• 1 cup Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Peel the plantains and mash them in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add the flour mixture, chopped onion, and cilantro to the mashed plantains. Mix well.
4. Gradually add water to the mixture until it forms a thick batter.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon.
7. Fry the fritters for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
8. Remove the fritters from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
9. Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.