Alloco (Fried Ripe Plantains)

Ingredients

• Plantain

  3 ripe (600 g)

  $1.26

• Vegetable oil

  100 ml

  $0.30

• Salt

  0.5 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Trim the ends of the ripe plantains, score along the ridges, and peel off the skins.

2. 2

   Slice plantains diagonally or into bite-sized rounds roughly 1 cm thick.

3. 3

   Toss the slices lightly in a bowl with fine salt.

4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

5. 5

   Fry plantain slices in a single layer for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and caramelised.

6. 6

   Drain on paper towels and serve immediately while hot and tender inside.