Spicy Fried Plantain

• 4 large yellow-ripe plantains, peeled (see Notes)
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• Vegetable oil for frying

1. Cut the plantains into diagonal slices about 1/2 inch thick.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the ginger, cloves, cayenne, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Stir in the water to form a paste.
4. Add the plantain slices and toss to coat well.
5. Let stand 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 200.
7. Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to reach 1/2 inch up the sides.
8. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
9. (An electric skillet set at 350 works well.)
10. In batches, fry the plantain slices, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
11. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried plantains to a paper towellined baking sheet, and keep warm in the oven while frying the remaining plantains.
12. Serve warm.

plantains, ginger, ground cloves, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, ground cinnamon, salt, water, vegetable oil

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/spicy-fried-plantain (may not work)