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Salted Plantains

January 5, 2011 By Julie 24 Comments

You have probably noticed a lot of Mexican recipes going up on my blog lately.  It could be due to the fact that Mexican is one of my all time favorite ethnic foods, or it could be that I’m  gearing up for my trip south of the border tomorrow.  Yep, you heard me right.  I’m headed to Mexico, the land of sun and tamales, for five whole days.

A few months back I saw a tweet pop up regarding Food Blog Camp 2011.  I checked out the link in relishing detail and decided, come hell or high water, I was going to figure out how to get myself there.  So I tracked down a good friend to watch the kids, grabbed a free plane ticket using our credit card miles and officially took the Mexican plunge.  My bags are packed and I still can’t believe I’m actually going.

In honor of big event, I’m am putting up yet another Mexican dish (the last one for awhile, I promise).  This one is a quick and easy snack that didn’t last more than a few minutes in our house.  The boys (big one included) were all huddled around the basket eating as fast as I could cook them up.

Ingredients Needed:

3 Plantains
11/2 Cups of Oil
Salt and Garlic Powder to Taste

Start out by peeling your plantains, cutting them in half and slicing them into 1/8″ thick pieces.

Pour your oil into a frying pan and heat up good and hot on high heat.  Drop in your plantains, 5 or 6 at a time being sure they aren’t overlapping each other.  Let them cook for about a minute and then remove them from the oil.

Place them on a cutting board or other flat surface and flatten them down.  I used the flat end of my meat hammer and that seemed to do the job.

Take the flattened plantains and put them back into the oil for one more minute.  When the minute is up, pull them out, lay them on paper towel to drain, and sprinkle both sides with salt and garlic powder.

And that’s all there is to it!  You have just created a simple, quick and tasty treat that is guaranteed to be a hit with the entire family.

Be sure to stop by Friday as I’ll be doing a guest post over at my good friend Maranda’s blog, Jolts and Jollies.  Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this recipe.

Adios and I’ll see y’all on Monday!

I am linking this recipe up to the Hearth and Soul Hop over at A Moderate Life.

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Salted Plantains

Ingredients:

3 Plantains
11/2 Cups of Oil
Salt and Garlic Powder to Taste

Directions:

Start out by peeling your plantains, cutting them in half and slicing them into 1/8" thick pieces.

Pour your oil into a frying pan and heat up good and hot on high heat. Drop in your plantains, 5 or 6 at a time being sure they aren't overlapping each other. Let them cook for about a minute and then remove them from the oil.

Place them on a cutting board or other flat surface and flatten them down. I used the flat end of my meat hammer and that seemed to do the job.

Take the flattened plantains and put them back into the oil for one more minute. When the minute is up, pull them out, lay them on paper towel to drain, and sprinkle both sides with salt and garlic powder.

Salted Plantains on Foodista

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Comments

  1. Renata says

    January 5, 2011 at 6:47 am

    You know, Julie, just the other day I found out what plantains are (as a non-native English speaker) and we have 2 or 3 types of these here in Brazil. I love them, but it’s been so long since I last used them. You inspired me! Too bad I’ll be returning to Korea next week, and I can’t find plantains there :o(

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  2. Suzanne says

    January 5, 2011 at 9:08 am

    Have fun on your trip! Jealous of course, I saw the info on that conf. too, looks like it will be great. Let us all know how much fun your having :)!!!

    Reply
  3. anne says

    January 5, 2011 at 10:10 am

    you have a great time, girl! If I was the envying kind I would be GREEN right now!! 🙂 anne

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  4. Faith says

    January 5, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Have fun on your trip. Make sure to enjoy every moment of it. You DESERVE it 🙂

    I had salted plantins long time ago. They look delicious. Great job as usual Julie.

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  5. Emily Z says

    January 5, 2011 at 10:43 am

    I have never had salted plantains. I don’t think I have ever had plantains, to be honest. But these look and sound delicious enough I would love to try. Have a great trip, can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back!

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  6. Mari's Cakes says

    January 5, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Cool! It what we call tostones. I love them 🙂

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  7. Laura in Cancun says

    January 5, 2011 at 11:48 am

    I love fried plantains!

    See you Saturday in Playa del Carmen, baby!

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  8. Monet says

    January 5, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Hi Julie! I hope you have a wonderful time. How much fun. I can’t wait to hear about your trip…and see pictures! I’ve never made plaintains before, so I was excited to see this post. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe, and thank you for your kind words on my blog. They mean so much to me!

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  9. Kim @ Quit Eating Out {Recipes to Make Dining Out a Choice, Not a Chore} says

    January 5, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Have a WONDERFUL time Friend. Can’t wait to see all the pics when you return.

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  10. Rita says

    January 5, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    These look so good; I’m temepted to try these. Enjoy, have fun and safe trip.

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  11. Tiffany @ Conor & Bella says

    January 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    I loveee plantains! I haven’t had them in a while, though. No fun!

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  12. Katerina says

    January 5, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    Don’t bother for me Julie. I love Mexican and any recipe is more than welcomed.These planters look fantatic. Sorry for not answering your question earlier but I was caught up with all the festivities. I graduated from the American College in Greece and continued my studies in New Hampshire.

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  13. Green Girl @ A little bit of everything says

    January 5, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    enjoy your trip to Mexico Julie. can’t wait to read your review.
    the plantains sound like a great afternoon snack. thanks for sharing

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  14. Anna Johnston says

    January 5, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    Serious attack jealousy going on here Julie on your Mexican trip, how much fun your going to have meeting up with all those foodie bloggers, wow. Can’t wait to hear all about it too. Have a great time…., In the meantime I’ll just sit on down here & chomp on some Mex food, this one looks good 😉

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  15. Pattyann says

    January 5, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    Oh, these look good!! I have had them fried, slightly sweet, served with coconut milk (the thai way), but I have not had them this way. I know my kids would love these.

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  16. Susan says

    January 6, 2011 at 12:37 am

    OMG, I love platains!!!!!! When I was living in Colombia that would be served as a side dish with almost everything! We make Patacones with it too, adding cheese on top, YUMMY!

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  17. 5 Star Foodie says

    January 6, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Sounds yummy as a great snack or a side dish! Excellent!

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  18. Sarah @ Mum In Bloom says

    January 6, 2011 at 10:55 am

    Julie you are soooo lucky to be going to a foodie camp – let alone in Mexico! Wow! These plantains look delicious and would probably be awsome with a cinnamon sugar topping as well. Good luck on your trip & I can’t wait to hear how it went 🙂

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  19. Benjamin Filippo says

    January 6, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    This is great! Here at Butter Beans (www.butterbeanskitchen.com), which was started by working mothers, we serve plantains for lunch quite frequently as a healthy, tasty side for kids. Glad to see it being promoted!

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  20. Beth says

    January 6, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    Have a great trip! I’m glad the boys liked your plantains so much!

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  21. Jenné @ Sweet Potato Soul says

    January 11, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    Yummy!
    I’m going to make these for my boyfriend, he LOVES plantains.
    I read your lovely post detailing your time at the Food Blog Camp. I would love to attend next year!

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  22. Quay Po Cooks says

    January 13, 2011 at 4:17 am

    Have fun and look forward to hear about your trip. Your plantains sure is mouth watering.

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  23. Maranda says

    January 17, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    Yum, yum, yummy!!! The Hubble’s parents make these. But they cut them round. They are called tostones. Though they are more a Puerto Rican dish than Mexican…but I only know that because I’m married to a half Puerto Rican-half Mexican dude. 😉 These are delicious! And I hate to say that I enjoy them with a bit of ketchup! Ole!

    I can’t believe you went to that Food blog thing in Mexico!! How fun and exciting!!! Good for you lady. I hope you had a blast!!!

    Reply
  24. Josephine says

    April 18, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    #hi … do I use green plantains or the ripe ones?

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