Bowl of Plantain Chips
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Plantain Chips


Jamaica

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These chips are very popular in Jamaica, as a snack or side dish. They are easy to make as they don't splatter when fried, and they absorb very little oil compared to potatoes.




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Plantains (1)
Oil, Deep Fry (2)  
-- Sprinkle with
Powdered Salt

Make   -   (1 hr)
  1. Peel PLANTAINS (Score the peel from end to end several times) and slice a bit thicker than potato chips. They should be cut very evenly. Best to use a mandolin or similar device set to a little over 1/8 inch.
  2. In a kadhai, wok or other suitable pan, heat deep fry Oil to about 375°F/190°C.
  3. Add Plantain Slices to the oil in modest batches, making sure they are not stuck together. I deal them into the oil like cards, around 20 to a batch. Tumble them almost continuously so they fry evenly. Don't get them too dark, as they will darken considerably as they cool.
  4. Scoop them out with your spider. I scoop onto a reack or wire basket set over a baking sheet. I toss them into a bowl when the next batch is about ready.
  5. Tumble them with Salt. Let them cool before serving. They can be kept a week or so in a tightly sealed plastic bag.
NOTES:
  1. Plantains:

      [Macho Banana]   The trick here is to get them at just the right point of ripening so they have some sweetness, but are still firm enough to slice with a mandolin. They should be mostly yellow, but with some green and a few streaks of black. For details see our Bananas page.
  2. Deep Fry Oil:

      Use a good high temperature frying oil. For details see our Cooking Oils page.
  3. Time & Amount:

      Figure on about 15 minutes per batch (includes peeling and slicing) and yield about 2 ounces of chips per Plantain.
  4. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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