ALMOST FRIED PLANTAINS - VIRTUALLY FAT FREE
This is more a technique than a recipe per se. However, if you love the taste of fried sweet plantains but don't want all the fat, this is the way to go. For those less familiar with plantains, they would best be described as a cooking banana. These pair well with almost and Caribbean entree. For the best results, make sure you have a really ripe plantain one that is all yellow with a good number of brown spots. Though I have portioned this as a half plantain per serving, one could easily eat a whole one alone.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Tropical Fruits
Time 7m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel plantain and slice 1/4 inch thick on a slight diagonal. This will give you oblong slices that are easy to handle while cooking.
- Using medium-high heat, pre-heat a non stick skillet.
- Place plantains in a single layer in the pan. Add water just until it covers the bottom half of the plantains.
- Reduce heat a small amount and cook 2 or 3 minutes until the water evaporates. Your plantains should begin to have a softer texture and more translucent quality.
- Lightly spray the tops of the plaintains with cooking spray and turn over. Cook an additional minute or so until you get a lovely, slightly crispy brown exterior on the plantains.
- Give the tops another quick spray of oil and turn over again. Cook the first side a minute or so until it too has browned a bit.
- Stop eating the plantains while you're cooking. :-).
- Serve.
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Kefi Kefi
[email protected]Yum!
Steven Lopez
[email protected]These plantains were a nice change from my usual side dishes. I'll definitely be making them again.
mdab rana
[email protected]I would definitely make these plantains again. They were a great way to use up some ripe plantains.
Al amin Khan Saheb
[email protected]Overall, I thought these plantains were pretty good. They were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it in the end.
Mateusz Majewski
[email protected]The plantains didn't get crispy enough for me. I think I might have needed to cook them for a bit longer.
M Harry Dilshan
[email protected]These plantains were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some spices next time.
Road Runner
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I was craving fried plantains, but I didn't want all the extra fat. These plantains were just as good, without all the guilt.
ja Ja
[email protected]I've never had plantains before, but I'm definitely a fan now! These were so good, and I love that they're virtually fat-free.
Bikash Koirala
[email protected]These plantains were a great side dish for my grilled fish. They were simple to make and very tasty.
Virgie Espanola
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The plantains were delicious and the cooking method was so easy.
Sherif Fahmy
[email protected]These plantains were a hit at my dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. Everyone loved them.