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Patacones (like Plantain Chips, but better!)

Patacones


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  • Author: Mariel Lewis
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

An easy Ecuadorian recipe for golden brown bites of perfection, made with a key ingredient: plantains.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 plantains
  • 45 tbsp coconut oil
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice, to taste

Instructions

  1. To help you peel the plantains, use a sharp knife and carefully cut down the skin lengthwise; be careful not to cut the plantain’s inside. Then, cut each plantain into thick 1-inch slices.
  2. Place a skillet over medium heat and add in oil. You want to use enough oil to cover the skillet’s surface, so that once you place the plantains in the skillet, ¼ inch of every slice is covered by oil.
  3. Place plantains in oil and fry for about 2 minutes; you want the plantains to be a bit crisp, but not burnt. Turn plantains over and fry for another 2 minutes.
  4. Remove plantains from skillet and place on a paper towel so oil is absorbed and they get a chance to cool off a bit.
  5. While plantains are still warm, grab a flat-bottomed glass and use its bottom to smash plantains, for a flatter appearance. If plantains stick to the glass, simply detach plantains with your hands. Sprinkle a little salt on top of each plantain.
  6. Heat oil in skillet again and repeat step #3, only frying for about 1-2 minutes this time. Remove from oil and place again on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  7. Sprinkle sea salt, squeeze a bit of lime on top and enjoy right away.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Latin American