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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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In Cuba these treats are called mariquitas. Make these a day ahead, and store them in an airtight container. Recipe courtesy of Coastal Living. Ingredients:
1 1/2 teaspoons fine-grained sea salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime rind |
peanut oil |
4 green plantains (about 1 1/2 pounds) |
Directions:
1. Combine salt and lime rind; set aside.
2. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a large Dutch oven; heat to 360`.
3. Peel plantains; slice plantains lengthwise very thinly, using a mandoline.
4. Fry plantain strips, 4 or 5 at a time, 30 seconds on each side or until golden.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Sprinkle immediately with salt mixture.
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