Spiced Plantain Chips With Mint Garlic Sauce Recipes

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.

SPICY SEASONED PLANTAIN CHIPS

Steps:

• Place the plantains in a bowl of cold water to soak for 30 to 40 minutes (this will help make them easier to peel).
• Combine the salt, garlic, sugar, chile powder, cumin, paprika, thyme, pepper, allspice, cinnamon and clove in a dry pan and toast lightly until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Preheat a large pot of canola oil to 350 degrees F.
• Peel the plantains and, using a mandolin, finely slice lengthwise. Working in batches, deep fry the plantain slices in the hot oil until golden and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Once all of the plantain slices are fried, toss them in the toasted spice mixture and serve.

STEAK AND VEGGIE SKEWERS WITH CREAMY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
• Thread the beef, Brussels sprouts, mushroom and onions onto 12 skewers, alternating between meat and vegetables. Place in a large baking dish.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Stir the olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic salt, coriander, lemon pepper and crushed red pepper in a large measuring cup. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture and pour the rest over the skewers.
• Add the reserved marinade to a bowl with the sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Mix well until combined, then fold in the parsley and mint. Set aside until ready to use.
• Carefully add the skewers to the grill and brush with the marinade. Cover and cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, then brush again with the remaining marinade and flip. Cook until the meat and vegetables are cooked to desired doneness, another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a platter and rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the creamy sauce.

YUCCA CON MOJO: YUCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Cover the yucca with cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook the yucca until very tender, about 30 minutes.
• Soak the onions in the vinegar for 30 minutes.
• Crush the garlic and place in the oil. Heat the oil until almost smoking. Place the onions on top of the yucca. Pour the very hot oil over the yucca.

GARLIC KNOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Divide the dough into 8 even pieces. Use your hands to roll each piece into a 6-inch-long tube, then tie each into a knot. Arrange the knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown all over, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is pale golden, about 3 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the parsley.
• Brush the garlic knots generously with the garlic butter and sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan. Transfer the remaining butter to a small bowl.

PLANTAIN CHIPS SAUCE

Steps:

• First, mince the garlic cloves.
• Second, mix all other ingredients together.
• Third, throw all ingredients in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
• Fourth, stir until minced garlic is golden brown and remove from heat.
• Last, spread over hot fresh plantain chips and enjoy.

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.