Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 green plantains (peeled and sliced into 1-inch slices)
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Kosher salt for topping (to taste )
  • oil, for frying
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley (chopped )

Instruction

  • Slice the stems off the plantains and discard. Using a knife, cut a line from the top to the bottom of the plantain on both sides. Peel the skin off and discard it. Slice the plantain into 1 inch thick slices.
  • Heat some oil in a skillet. You don't want the oil to be too hot. The oil shouldn't bubble when you place the plantains in it. Fry the plantains for 4-5 minutes on each side and then remove them from the oil.
  • Grease the bottom of a small skillet or glass and smash the plantains.
  • In a large bowl mix the water, 1 tbsp salt, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Dip each plantain into the salted garlic water and then dry with a paper towel. Make sure you dry the plantains well before frying again.
  • Once dried, place the smashed plantains back into the skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • To make the garlic butter sauce, add all of the ingredients except for the parsley into a small skillet. Cook until the butter melts completely and warms up. Using a spoon, remove any foam on top. Stir in the fresh parsley.