Dinner

fried plantains is for Dinner.

fried plantains takes 5 minutes to prepare.

fried plantains takes 5 minutes to cook.

fried plantains makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for fried plantains are:

1 plantain (ripe or green)
1/4 cup of oil.

Here is how you make fried plantains:

FRIED PLANTAINS I:Crunchy not-yet ripe green plantains (one serves two people usually)1/4 c. vegetable oil per plantain1 c. cold water with saltSm. flat board or paper towel to smash slicesII:Soft, very ripe and sweet yellow plantains1/4 c. vegetable oil per plantainSaltHeat oil in frying pan over medium heat. You should have 1/2 inch oil approximately. Peel plantains. Cut 1/4 inch slices on the slant. Place in frying pan when one is hot.I. GREEN PLANTAIN: Cook each side about 1/2 minute until golden and hard looking. Remove from oil onto paper towel to drain. Press each slice with board or towel on flat surface to make it almost flat. Dip into salted water. Return to frying pan and cook both sides again until crispy. Drain. Eat while hot. Good with fish, meats, soups or eggs.II. YELLOW PLANTAIN: Cook each side until golden brown and soft, about 3/4 minute. Drain salt. Eat while hot. Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STORMY96.

The nutritional information for fried plantains is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 330.2

• Total Fat: 27.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 3.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 0.6 g

fried plantains is Spanish cuisine.