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Party Plantain Chips

Source of Recipe


Coastal Living






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 tsp fine-grained sea salt
  
• 1-1/2 tsp grated lime rind
  
• Peanut oil
  
• 4 green plantains (about 1-1/2 lbs.)
  






Instructions



1. Combine salt and lime rind; set aside.
   
   
2. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a large Dutch oven; heat to 360 degrees (F). Peel plantains; slice plantains lengthwise very thinly, using a mandoline.
   
   
3. Fry plantain strips, 4 or 5 at a time, 30 seconds on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle immediately with salt mixture.
   
   Makes 8 to 10 servings.
   
   * In Cuba, these treats are called 'mariquitas.' Make these a day ahead, and store them in an airtight container.