Plantain Chips

Plantain Chips

Info

Rating
Calories
1114.0
Protein
1.0
Sodium
5.0
Fat
111.0

Description

For an elegant change of pace from store-bought tortilla chips, fry thin slices of plantain at home. When slipped into hot oil, the plantains curve into beautiful, long strips. Delicately flavored and impossibly crisp, these chips are great for dipping in guacamole.

Ingredients

About 4 cups vegetable oil
2 pounds green plantains
Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer; an adjustable-blade slicer or Y-shaped vegetable peeler

Directions

  1. Heat 1 inch oil to 375°F in a 4- to 5-quarts heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Meanwhile, cut ends from (unpeeled) plantains, then halve plantains crosswise. Cut a lengthwise slit through peel and discard peel. Cut plantains lengthwise into very thin slices (less than 1/16 inch thick) with slicer.
  3. Fry plantains in batches of 10 to 12 slices, turning frequently, until golden, about 1 minute per batch. Drain on paper towels, immediately seasoning each batch with salt. Return oil to 375°F between batches.

Tags

    Fry Picnic Thanksgiving Oscars Dinner Family Reunion Poker/Game Night Plantain Engagement Party Party Potluck Candy Thermometer Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
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