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Colombian Fried Green Plantains (Patacones)

Colombian Fried Green Plantains (Patacones)
SnacksColombian⏱ 25 minServes 4EasyForkwise original⭐ Star recipe · PlusGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeVeganVegetarianNut-free
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A Forkwise original recipe, written by Forkwise. Not yet kitchen-tested.

Ingredients

  • 2 green plantains
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

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Ingredients

  • 2 green plantains
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method

  1. Peel the plantains and cut into 4 cm pieces.
  2. Heat 2 cm of oil in a frying pan to medium heat and fry the plantain for 3–4 minutes per side until pale golden. Drain.
  3. Flatten each piece to about 1 cm thick with the bottom of a glass or a plate.
  4. Fry again in hotter oil for 2–3 minutes per side until crisp and golden. Drain, sprinkle with salt and serve with lime.

Recipe source: Forkwise · © Forkwise (original recipe) · Original recipe written by Forkwise; not yet kitchen-tested
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