Recipe#11235
Title: Fried Plantains 04
From: "Deanna" missphoebe@sprintmail.comNewsgroups: rec.food.recipes
Subject: Fried Plantain
Date: 7 Apr 1999 06:35:59 -0600
Message-ID: <014801be7ec9$09143c80$d2ad85ce@oemcomputer>
Fried Plantain (Tobago)
vegetable oil for frying2 large plantains, peeled and sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Heat the oil, using just enough oil to leave a filmy coat on the
bottom of the pan. Distribute the plantain evenly over the whole
surface. Saute, covered, for 6 minutes. Turn with a spatula and
saute, covered, for another 6 minutes. Sprinkle with the salt
and pepper. Serve hot on a warmed plate.
Variations:
When sauteing, add a bit of Scotch bonnet chili pepper, forced
through a garlic press, or a few drops of yellow island chili sauce
to taste.
Cook in achiote oil instead of vegetable oil.
When sauteing, sprinkle with a mild curry powder.
Sprinkle with grated nutmeg to taste.
Add 2 tablespoons concentrated beef stock when sauteing.