Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 green plantains
  • about 1.5 litres vegetable oil (for frying)
  • salt

Instruction

  • Peel the plantains by chopping off either end, then cut a slit through the skin along the length of the plantain. Use your fingers to prise the skin off, it will come away easily once you get your thumb under it.
  • Place the vegetable oil in a deep saucepan, the oil should be about 5cm deep (or use a deep fat fryer), heat it to 200C/390F.
  • Slice the plantains into thin rounds, about 2mm thick if you want them really crispy, or 4mm if you want them soft in the middle.
  • Fry the plantain in batches for 2-4 minutes, until golden. Drop the slices into the oil individually or they will stick together and wont cook properly.
  • Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen roll, sprinkle liberally with salt and serve immediately with your choice of dips.