Fried Plantain

Fried Plantains are a common food in rural St. Lucian communities and in the Castries market. At lunch or dinner, fried plantains are typically eaten on their own or as a side dish. Thick diagonal cuts or very clean slices of plantains are used to make fried plantains. They make a great snack when thinly sliced and fried dry. Plantains are fried in coconut oil, seasoned and gently salted, and served with a smidgeon of the spicy sauce in several local restaurants on the Island.

Ingredients:

1-quart oil for frying, 2 plantains

Instruction:

1. Peel and slice plantains, and sprinkle some salt on both sides.
2. Preheat oil in a frying pan or skillet.
3. Add plantain and fry one side of the plantains till golden brown, then turn over using a slotted spoon or turner and fry on the other side.
4. The second side will cook much quicker, so keep an eye on your plantains. A ruined plantain is a tragedy.
5. Carefully remove plantains from the hot oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on kitchen paper.
6. Repeat till all the plantains are cooked and serve your fried plantains warm.