Plantain Stir Fry Recipes

PUERTO RICAN MADUROS (SWEET PLANTAINS)

Steps:

• In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
• Add plantains in a single layer (you will have to do multiple batches). Cook plantains on each side, for about 2-3 minutes, or until they reach a caramelized brown color.
• Transfer to a plate covered with newspaper (or paper towels) and allow to drain for a minute or two. Then serve!

DODO (FRIED PLANTAINS)

Steps:

• Cut off the tips of each plantain. Use a sharp knife to create a slit in the skin along the length of each plantain, carefully making sure not to cut into the flesh. Remove and discard the skin by peeling it apart. Slice each plantain in half lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
• Thinly slice one onion half, then transfer the slices to a medium bowl. Quarter the remaining onion half lengthwise, and pull the layers apart.
• In a large, deep skillet or sauté pan, pour 1/2 inch oil and heat over medium. When hot, add the larger onion pieces and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the cooked onion.
• Working in batches to avoid crowding, fry the plantains, stirring halfway through, until browned and caramelized at the edges, 10 to 12 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
• While the plantains are frying, toss the sliced onion with the lime juice, red-pepper flakes and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Let marinate, at least 10 minutes.
• Toss the fried plantains in the bowl with the pickled onion mixture while still warm. Add the lime zest and season to taste with salt. Serve immediately.

STEAK & PLANTAIN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Set bacon aside for later use. Add steak, in batches, to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until evenly browned. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add 1/4 cup of the dressing and the plantains to skillet. Cook 4 min. on each side or until plantains are browned on both sides. Add steak, bacon, onions and remaining 1/4 cup dressing; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover. Cook 5 min. until onions are tender and steak is cooked through.
• Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.

PLANTAIN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Peel the skin off from the plantain.
• Cut plantain into thin round pieces,put them in water to avoid discoloration.
• Now heat some vegetable oil in a pan.Add some mustard seeds,allow them to splutter.
• Now add plantains, chili powder ,ground black pepper,turmeric,salt,coriander and cumin powder.
• saute them until all the plantains are completely coated with the masala.
• now add little water(may be 1/4 cup).
• Cover the pan,with a lid.
• allow it to boil until the water is completely absorbed,saute them every now and then until the plantains are crispy.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro,Enjoy them with hot rice :).