Fried Plantains

Name: Fried Plantains
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chad
Ingredients: 700 g Plantain (peeled and sliced); 450 ml Vegetable Oil; 6 g Salt

Ripe plantains fried until golden at the edges and tender in the middle. They make a versatile Chadian side, pairing well with savory stews or serving as a simple snack.

Prep

10m

Cook

12m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

1130kcal

Calories

Protein

104g

Fat

56g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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700g
Plantain (peeled and sliced)
450ml
Vegetable Oil
6g
Salt

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Method

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5 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180°C (356°F).
02
Fry the plantain in batches until golden and lightly crisp at the edges.
03
Lift the fried plantain out and drain well.
04
Sprinkle with the salt while still hot.
05
Serve warm.

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