Banan Peze (Twice-Fried Green Plaintain Slices) Recipe

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Banan Peze  (Twice-Fried Green Plaintain Slices)
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Directions:

  1. In a 12 skillet, heat oil over moderate heat until light haze forms.
  2. Slice the plantains crosswise into 1/2 thick slices. (About 5 pieces each).
  3. In a small bowl, add remaining ingredients and set aside.
  4. Add as many slices as you can, without crowding and brown about 2 minutes on each side.
  5. As they crown, transfer them to paper towels to drain.
  6. On a chopping board, using a broad solid (not slotted) spatula or you can use your palm with paper towels or buy a tostonera(a plantain smasher); press each slice into a flat round about 1/4 thick and 2 wide in diameter.
  7. Soak flattened plaintains in water mixture and place in oil on medium heat.
  8. Heat the oil and fry the rounds again for about 1 minute on each side, until crispy and golden brown.
  9. Drain on paper towels.
  10. Season with salt and serve with Griots or any chicken or shrimp dsh.
  11. Bon Appetit!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.57 Kcal (986 kJ)
Calories from fat 245.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.25g 42%
Sodium 1744.78mg 73%
Potassium 0.43mg 0%
Calcium 4.3mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 361.85 Kcal (1515 kJ)
Calories from fat 376.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.86g 42%
Sodium 2680.15mg 73%
Potassium 0.67mg 0%
Calcium 6.6mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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