Plantain Chips With Jicama And Avocado Salsa Food

AVOCADO PLANTAIN CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚. Generously brush a 24-cup mini-muffin pan (preferably nonstick) with olive oil. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the plantains and cook until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
• Using your fingers, press a plantain chunk in the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup to form a crust. Bake until browned around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove from the pan.
• Meanwhile, combine the avocado, tomato, bell pepper, red onion, serrano, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Toss gently, then divide among the plantain cups.

PLANTAIN CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Deep fry the plantain slices, about a dozen at a time, until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a large bowl lined with paper towels, and salt to taste while still warm.

JICAMA SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a large salad bowl. Serve alone as a side salad or with tortilla chips.

PLANTAIN CHIPS AND AVOCADO AJI

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, cover and turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit for 10 minutes. Cool the eggs completely before peeling and chopping into small cubes; set aside.
• Place the scallions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, 1/4 cup of water and some salt in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the avocados, eggs and a few dashes of hot sauce and stir gently to combine, being careful not to mash the avocados or eggs too much. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled. Serve within a couple of hours with tortilla chips.

BANANA OR PLANTAIN AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Mix vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar and spices together in large bowl.
• Add onion, tomatoes and peppers and blend well.
• Add coarsely chopped banana and avocado and toss.