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 Plantain Chips
Most of the plantain chips sold in stores
or at street stalls are sold with a sauce that is a delicious accompaniment. |
What is a plantain? The plantain is
considered a cousin of the banana.
However, it is best known as a vegetable
rather than a fruit because it is
larger in size and can not be eaten raw.
The plantains are picked and processed
green, sliced into thin chips, cooked in
pure vegetable oil and packaged ready
to eat. When the plantain is fried, the
product is unique in its own way, having
a natural and distinctly delicious flavor
which makes it “the alternative
snack.”
The fried plantain is a popular snack
for many and is plenty delicious. Most
commonly sold in bags for a dollar, it
can be prepared with just a little work.
Simply follow these steps and have
yourself fresh home made plantain
chips for you and yours. First gather
your basic ingredients; raw green plantains,
oil, salt and water. Take and skin
plantains, place in a salt and water solution
and let it soak for a couple minutes.
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Once
the oil is heated, take the sliced, skinned
plantains (1/16” thick) and add to the
oil for frying. Make sure to control the
heat so that the plantains are not
burned. Once the plantains are about half fried, the color starts to change.
Keep frying the plantains to a crispy
stage. Remove the fried plantains from
oil and drain them in paper towels. 
Once the fried plantains are at room
temperature, keep them in closed container.
They are excellent for outdoor
events like picnics or just a snack to
munch on when hungry. They can be
bought at fruit and veggie stalls or you
local stores in San Pedro. Join us next
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