Hot Plantain Crisps

Source: Recipe Book : A Taste of Lucian Cuisine

 

Ingredients

 

4 firm plantains

4 tsp ground ginger

4 tsp cayenne pepper oil for frying

4 tsp lemon juice

 

 

Method

1. Slice the plantains into rounds ½ inch think and sprinkle lemon juice over the pieces, stirring until moisten.

 

2. In a separate bowl, combine the ginger and pepper.

 

3. Heal about ¼ inch of the oil in a heavy skillet until a test piece of plantain sputters.

 

4. Roll plantain pieces a few at a time in the spice mixture to coat surfaces, then transfer to the skillet.

 

5. Fry until outsides are crisp and golden.

 

6. With a slotted spoon remove plantains to an absorbent cloth or paper toweling for cooling (slightly).

 

7. Serve hot.