How to Cook: Green Plantains Three Ways
Dominican Mangú: Mashed Green Plantain
Ingredients:
3 plantains
1 white onion cut in thin slices
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped red pepper
1/2 lime squeezed
¼ cup of olive oil or 2 tablespoons of butter
salt
Peel end of plantains and cut into chunks
Add to a pot of salted boiling water and cook for 45 min or until soft
Meanwhile, sautée onion, peppers, lime and add a pinch of salt until vegetables are soft
Remove plantains from water and mash. Add a drizzle of olive oil and cooking water
Until desired consistency. Fold onion mixture into plantain mash. Serve with fried eggs,
Fried cheese, salami, avocado and/or sardines.
Tostones: Twice-Fried Green Plantains
Ingredients:
2-3 Green plantains
2 Cups Canola Oil
Salt
Peel plantains and chop into 1-inch sections. Heat the oil to a boil and fry plantain
Chunks for 1-2 minutes turning them over. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
Press each chunk with a tostonera or two cutting boards. Return to oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat and drain. Sprinkle with salt and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Mariquitas: Green Plantain Chips
Ingredients:
2 green plantains
2 cups of canola oil
salt
Peel plantains and slice with a box grater or mandoline. Heat oil until boiling and add clips to oil. Cook 5-10 minutes or until golden. Drain and serve with your favorite dip.
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