Twice Fried Plantains Recipe

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Twice Fried Plantains
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Directions:

  1. Cut off the ends of the plantain, then use a small knife to cut a slit along their natural ridges.
  2. Pry the skin loose, using a knife if necessary, and then pull it off.
  3. Cut the plantains crosswise into 1 rounds.
  4. Place them in a bowl with the water, salt, and garlic for 30 minutes.
  5. In a medium sized pot, or frying pan heat the oil to 325 degrees.
  6. Drain the plantain slices and pat with a paper towels.
  7. Fry a few rounds at a time, turning them occasionally until golden, not brown, and tender when pierced with a knife, about 5 minutes.
  8. Drain the cooked slices on paper towels and allow them to cool for at least 1 minute.
  9. Place the fried slices one by one between two pieces of waxed paper on a cutting board.
  10. Gently press each slice with a mllet or rolling pin into rounds approximately 1/3 thick and 2 in diameter.
  11. When all the slices are pressed, heat oil to 375 degrees, then refry the slices until golden brown and crispy on the outside, tender on the insdie, about 3 minute Drain the rounds on paper towel and sprinkle with salt, enjoy!.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 335.95 Kcal (1407 kJ)
Calories from fat 337.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.52g 58%
Sodium 390.86mg 16%
Potassium 10.6mg 0%
Total Carbs 1.03g 0%
Sugars 0.08g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 0.07g 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.19 Kcal (708 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.89g 58%
Sodium 196.84mg 16%
Potassium 5.34mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.52g 0%
Sugars 0.04g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 0.03g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 8.6mg 2%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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