Plantain Chips With Mango Salsa Recipes

PLANTAIN CHIPS WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Carefully remove the peel from the plantains (this is easier if you score the peel with a pairing knife first).
• Using a mandolin, thinly slice the plantains on the diagonal (the thinner the plantains are, the crunchier they will be).
• Fill a heavy pot with about 1 inch of oil. Heat on med/ high heat to 360 degrees. Carefully add the plantain slices and fry until crisped.
• Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. When all of the plantain chips have fried, transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately with the mango salsa.

PLANTAIN CHIP NACHOS WITH SPICY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add all but 1/2 cup onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in the minced serrano, chile powder and zest and juice of 1 lime; stir 30 seconds. Stir in the chicken broth and chicken and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until thickened, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the mango salsa: Combine the mango, sliced serrano, reserved 1/2 cup diced onion, the tomato, cilantro, the juice of the remaining lime and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
• Make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until foaming, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until smooth.
• Reheat the chicken mixture, if necessary. Arrange the plantain chips on a platter. Top with half of the cheese sauce, the chicken, remaining cheese sauce, guacamole and mango salsa.

QUICK PLANTAIN AND MANGO SALSA PLATE

Steps:

• In a bowl, add mango, jalapeno, cilantro, red pepper and red onion. Mix together. Set aside.
• In a large heavy saucepan, add the oil and heat to 365 degrees F. Carefully place plantains into pan. Fry until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove plantains, season with salt, and let cool. When ready to serve, add mango salsa to "plantain chip".

FRIED PLANTAIN CHIPS WITH LIME SOUR CREAM AND MANGO HOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the mango hot sauce: Heat the oil in a medium pan over low heat. Add the shallots, chiles, garlic, turmeric, and mango and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until the aromatics start to soften. Add the salt, vinegar, and ½ cup water. Stir to combine, then cover and simmer until the aromatics are completely softened and the liquid thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in the orange juice and season with more salt to taste. Transfer the hot sauce to a resealable glass jar and refrigerate until ready to use. (The hot sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks.)
• Make the lime sour cream: In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, lime zest and juice, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Make the plantains: Fill a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot about two-thirds of the way with vegetable oil. Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 375°F.
• With a very sharp knife, peel the plantains, then slice lengthwise about ⅛ inch thick. Working in batches, fry the plantains in the hot oil, flipping occasionally, until golden brown on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the fried plantains with the mango hot sauce and lime sour cream for dipping.