Twice Cooked Plantains

Twice cooked plantains are a popular dish in Caribbean cuisine, especially in countries like Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The double frying process gives the plantains a crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft and sweet.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 3.

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Twice Cooked Plantains

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Caribbean Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 unit Ripe Plantains
• 4 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into thick slices.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Fry the plantain slices until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
4. Remove the plantains from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
5. Using a flat-bottomed glass or plate, gently press each plantain slice to flatten it.
6. Return the flattened plantains to the pan and fry them again until they are crispy and golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
7. Remove the plantains from the pan and sprinkle them with salt.
8. Let the plantains rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Serve the twice cooked plantains as a side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 1g2%

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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.