Banan Peze (Twice-Fried Green Plaintain Slices)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup corn oil
- 2 medium sized green plantains, peeled
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- In a 12" skillet, heat oil over moderate heat until light haze forms.
- Slice the plantains crosswise into 1/2" thick slices. (About 5 pieces each).
- In a small bowl, add remaining ingredients and set aside.
- Add as many slices as you can, without crowding and brown about 2 minutes on each side.
- As they crown, transfer them to paper towels to drain.
- On a chopping board, using a broad solid (not slotted) spatula or you can use your palm with paper towels or buy a tostonera(a plantain smasher); press each slice into a flat round about 1/4" thick and 2" wide in diameter.
- Soak flattened plaintains in water mixture and place in oil on medium heat.
- Heat the oil and fry the rounds again for about 1 minute on each side, until crispy and golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Season with salt and serve with Griots or any chicken or shrimp dsh.
- Bon Appetit!
vegetable oil, green plantains, salt, vinegar, water
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/banan-peze-twice-fried-green-plaintain-slices-148367 (may not work)