Fried Plantains With Herbs

Name: Fried Plantains With Herbs
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: caribbean
Ingredients: 2 green plantains; Salt to taste; 2 cups vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1/8 teaspoon red hot pepper flakes; 4 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander or parsley

By Pierre Franey

Total Time: 40 minutes
Rating: 3(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

2green plantains
Salt to taste
2cups vegetable oil
3tablespoons olive oil
2garlic cloves
⅛teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
4tablespoons freshly chopped coriander or parsley

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel the plantains by making four incisions lengthwise in the skin. Peel the skin off with your fingers.
Step 2
Cut the plantains into 1-inch diagonal slices. Place in salted water to soak for 15 minutes. Drain well.
Step 3
Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil to 350 degrees in a fryer or skillet. Add the plantains and fry at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes or until done but not brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 4
In the container of a food processor, add the plantains, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, garlic and pepper flakes. Blend to a semicoarse texture.
Step 5
To serve hot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to a nonstick skillet. Add the plantains and coriander. Toss and cook 1 minute. Serve immediately.