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Fried plantain cubes




Source of Recipe


Nancy Marcus. Forbidden Fruit & forgotten Vegetables. St. Martins Press. NY


List of Ingredients




1 onion, finely chopped
1 tsp finely minced ginger
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne
2 overripe, black plantains, peeled and cubed
vegetable oil for frying

Recipe



Combine onion, ginger, salt and cayenne in a bowl. Add plantains and and mix until well coated. Heat 1/2 inch oil in skillet, quite hot and fry cubes until brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels and serve as a snack. Serves 4.

I use a recipe very similar to this, but cut the plantains in half lengthwise and then across to end up with 8 pieces . reduce the amount of oil to 1-2 T , and reduce the heat to medium high, fry on both sides a few minutes or until they are lightly browned. Serve as a side dish with Pork or lamb. ( or anything else that appeals to you, experiment) Great with Latin American, Cuban or African dishes.