It’s been way too long BUT I have a brand new tutorial for you! Bannann Peze, twice-fried green plantain, is a staple side dish in the Caribbean. They go well with just about anything or a alone. Watch to see how simple it is to make this wonderful treat!
Twice Fried Plantains (Bannann Peze)
Recipe Type: Appetizer or Side
Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin
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Serves: 2-3 servings
Ingredients
- 2 green plantains
- cooking oil (I use coconut oil or canola oil)
- tostonera (to press the plantains) or two small dishes
- 1 teaspoon of celtic salt (or salt of your choice)
- 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- about a cup of lukewarm water
- fresh pikliz to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- First, you have to peel the plantains. Slice the peel down the length of the plantain on one or two sides. Then, you can remove the peel. Quick tip: if you let the plantain sit in some hot water or if they are room temperature or ripe plantains then they will peel off seamlessly.
- Slice each plantain crosswise into medium pieces about 1 1/4″ wide.
- Heat cooking oil at 375°F for several minutes.
- Place the plantain pieces in a bowl and add the juice of the lime, vinegar, salt and lukewarm water to cover the plantain in the bowl. Let sit for few minutes.
- When oil is hot, make sure the water id drained, place the pieces in the oil (carefully!), trying not to crowd them too much.
- Cook for 7 minutes or until the plantain has turned a light golden brown color.
- Remove from oil and place in a dish with a paper towel to absorb the oil before smashing.
- Using the tostonera place the fried plantain piece in the recessed portion of the tostonera and fold together to smash the plantain. If you don’t have a tostonera you can use two small dishes or even the flat edge of a meat tenderizing mallet.
- After you press the plantains, dip them in the liquid, drain and fry them in the oil for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove them from the oil and let them sit on a paper towel for a few minutes and serve immediately!
Some serving ideas:
- They make a great snack or appetizer all by themselves! I like them with pikliz.
- For a heartier snack, enjoy with sliced avocado
- Dip them in your favorite dip — chopped garlic sauteed in olive oil is my favorite
- You can make mini “sandwiches” with them (I like them with fried pork)
- As a side dish with Caribbean or Latin dishes
Enjoy!!!