Hot plantain crisps
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Plantains -- firm | |
| 4 | teaspoons | Lemon juice |
| 4 | teaspoons | Ground ginger |
| 4 | teaspoons | Cayenne pepper |
| Vegetable oil -- for frying | ||
Directions
Slice the plantains into rounds ½-inch thick, and sprinkle lemon juice over the pieces, stirring to moisten. In a separate bowl, combine the ginger and pepper. Heat about ¼ inch of oil in a heavy skillet until a test piece of plantain sputters. Roll plantain pieces a few at a time in the spice mixture to coat surfaces, then transfer to the skillet. Fry until outsides are crisp and golden. With a slotted spoon, remove plaintains to an absorbent cloth [or paper toweling] for cooling [slightly]. Serve hot.
Recipe By : African News Cookbook-African Cooking for Western Kitchens File