Fried Plantans
These recipes use plantains which fry better than regular bananas. The first recipe is very good and easy but the second done on the grill is better! Fried Plantains 4 yellow plantains Vegetable oil, for frying Kosher salt Cut the ends off the plantains and cut them into 2 pieces. Peel them and slice them in half lengthwise. In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 1/4 cup oil and fry the plantains slowly until they are browned and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve. Grilled Plantains with Rum-Brown Sugar Glaze 2 cups dark rum 3/4 cup dark brown sugar Pinch salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 6 very ripe plantains (should be almost black), peeled and sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch thick slices 1/4 cup canola oil Heat grill to high. Place rum, brown sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture reduces and thickens slightly. Stir in butter until melted. Remove from the heat. Brush plantains with oil on both sides and grill until golden brown and caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Brush with the glaze during the last few minutes of grilling. Remove from the grill and brush with more of the glaze before serving. 'Some wicked sugar won't hurt' --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
