Plantain Fritters With Honey Yoghurt Food

PLANTAIN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Wash plantains and cut into thirds; leaving the skin on. Place the pieces in a medium pan with water; cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until the flesh is soft, about 15 minutes
• Drain and peel the plantains and transfer to a large bowl. Mash to a smooth consistency and add the baking powder, salt, garlic, and pepper. Mix well. Using your hands, form small, thin cakes about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Heat oil in large skillet until very hot. Fry the cakes until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with the Chicken Rundown.

FRIED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Trim both ends of the plantains, then use a paring knife to make 3 lengthwise cuts through the skins (try to avoid cutting into the flesh). Space the cuts evenly apart across each plantain. Gently peel away the skins, using the cuts as guides. Slice the flesh on a slight bias into 3/4-inch pieces, for about 24 pieces total.
• Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, dip the edge of 1 plantain piece into the oil. It should immediately start to bubble vigorously. If not, allow the oil to heat up for another minute. If the oil is ready, carefully add half of the plantains in an even layer. Cook until browned in spots on the first side, about 2 minutes, then use a slotted metal spatula to flip. Cook on the second side until browned in spots, about 2 minutes.
• Flip the plantains again, immediately lower the heat to medium and continue to cook the plantains until they are very tender and deeply browned, 4 to 8 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes to ensure even cooking. The cooking time will depend on the ripeness of your plantains and some pieces may cook faster than others, but you can just remove them as they finish cooking.
• Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Season generously with salt on both sides. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining plantains, adding more oil if needed to maintain 1/4 inch.

PLANTAIN FRITTERS (ARANITAS)

Steps:

• Heat 2-inches of oil to 350 degrees F in a heavy skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat. Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
• While the oil warms, place the garlic cloves on a cutting board. Slice the cloves in half lengthwise and then smash with the side of a chef's knife. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the garlic and chop and smear the garlic against the cutting board until it makes a paste.
• Place the grated plantains, garlic paste, and pepper in a large bowl and mix until combined. Using 2 tablespoons scoop out some of the mixture and press it flat with the back of the other spoon. Gently slide it in the hot oil, adding enough balls to fill the pan without overcrowding it. Fry until golden, for 4 to 5 minutes on each side (if the fritters get dark too quickly, lower the temperature of the oil). Using a slotted spoon or frying spider, transfer the aranitas to the paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with some more salt and the cilantro and serve warm.

PLANTAIN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Place plantains in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the flour, onion, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended (batter will be moist). , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels.

CHEESE FILLED PLANTAIN FRITTERS (PIONONOS)

Steps:

• Peel the plantains. Slice each one lengthwise into 4 equal slices.
• In a frying pan, lightly fry the slices on each side until slices are pliable, not brittle.
• Remove the slices and drain on paper towels until cool enough to handle.
• Form each slice into a ring, with ends overlapping about an inch. Secure with toothpicks.
• Stuff each ring with cheddar cheese. Squeeze the cheese together slightly so that it will not fall apart.
• In a bowl, mix together the eggs, salt, flour and water.
• Cover the open ends of the piononos with the flour and egg mix.
• Fry the piononos on each end until it is sealed and golden.

PLANTAIN FRITTERS (CARIBBEAN)

Steps:

• In a bowl, slightly mash the plantains, then set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder & salt.
• In a small bowl, beat in the eggs until fluffy.
• To the flour mixture add the beaten eggs, crushed red pepper & butter & then the milk, beating with a fork until the mixture is smooth.
• Stir in the mashed plantains, & add more milk if necessary ~ Batter should be of a dropping consistency.
• Drop by spoonfuls into preheated deep fat at 375 degrees F & fry 4-5 minutes, or until evenly browned. Serve hot.

SWEET PLANTAIN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, then add water and egg and whisk until batter is smooth.
• Peel plantains and cut on a slight diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces. Stir into batter to coat well.
• Stir together granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
• Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until thermometer registers 340°F. (See cooks' note, below.) Fry plantain slices in batches of 6 (don't crowd them) until bottoms are golden, about 45 seconds, then turn over and fry until other side of each is golden, 30 to 45 seconds more. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• While still warm, toss each batch in sugar mixture until coated, then transfer to a platter. Serve hot or warm.

PLANTAIN FRITTERS (ANDRE' STYLE)

Steps:

• Prepare pot/skillet for frying the fritters.
• Combine all the batter mixture together and whisk until well blended.
• (Slice plantains to your desire. I slice my plantains round, similar to potato chips--just be careful not to do them too thin).
• Dip plantains into the batter, allow the extra mixture to run off. Fry until each side is golden brown.