chifles - fried plantain chips
Updated on Aug 6, 2014
A popular snack in South America. Use yellow-green plantains, not the very ripe yellow-black ones. Serve with guacamole or just eat them!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 - green-yellow plantains
- - vegetable oil for frying
- - salt to taste
How To Make chifles - fried plantain chips
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Step 1Cut off both ends of the plantains, and remove peel/skin. You may need to slice the peel open lengthwise with a knife. Work carefully because plantains can stain skin and clothes.
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Step 2Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice plantains crosswise into very thin slices. about 1-2 mm.
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Step 3Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a saucepan on medium-high heat.
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Step 4When the oil is hot (about 360 degrees), fry several slices of plantain at a time until golden, 2-3 minutes.
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Step 5Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.
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Category:
Chips
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Deep Fry
Culture:
Latin American
Keyword:
#South American
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