Fried Green Plantain Patties with Dipping Sauce
Crispy, golden plantain patties served with a zesty tomato-herb dipping sauce. A simple, satisfying snack or side dish that's ready in about 35 minutes.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 2 large green plantains
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium tomatoes
- ½ medium onion
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 1 medium lime
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 2 green plantains by cutting off the ends and scoring the skin lengthwise. Slice into 1-inch thick rounds.
- 2
Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 3 minutes. Fry the plantain rounds in batches until pale golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 3
Remove the fried rounds and drain on paper towels. While still warm, flatten each round between two sheets of wax paper using a heavy pan or your palm until about 1/4-inch thick.
- 4
Return the flattened patties to the hot oil and fry again until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 5
For the sauce, blend 2 tomatoes, 1/2 onion, 1/4 cup cilantro, juice of 1 lime, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 6
Serve the hot patties with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy immediately for maximum crispiness.
Tools you’ll need
- Deep skillet
- Paper towels
- Wax paper
- Blender
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is a free iOS app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations.
