Fried Plantains with Lime Salt

Name: Fried Plantains with Lime Salt
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: Grated zest of 1/2 lime; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) salt; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cayenne pepper; Canola or peanut oil, for frying; 1 to 2 firm plantains (see Note), peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise with a mandolin

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Preparation 10 min
Cooking 5 min
Servings 4

Vegetarian
Vegan
Nut-free
Lactose-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

Lime Salt
- Grated zest of 1/2 lime  
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cayenne pepper
- Canola or peanut oil, for frying
- 1 to 2 firm plantains (see Note), peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise with a mandolin

Preparation

- Preheat the oil in the deep fryer, setting the temperature on high. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.  
Lime Salt
- With a mortar, combine all ingredients. Set aside.
- Fry the plantain slices, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on the baking sheet. Season with lime salt. Serve the fried plantain vertically in a jar.

Note from Ricardo

Make sure the plantains are yellow and green. If they are too green, they will be too firm.

Personal Note

RICARDO Multifonctional Mandolin

39.99 $

This mandolin has three different size blades that allow for rapidly and safely julienning or thinly slicing vegetables like beets, for example.

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