Plantain Chips with Warm Cilantro Dipping Sauce
Plantain Chips with Warm Cilantro Dipping Sauce is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Trim off ends of plantains and cut 4 vertical slits in skin of each (do not cut into fruit).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionTrim off ends of plantains and cut 4 vertical slits in skin of each (do not cut into fruit).
Microwave for 1 minute at 50 percent power, then pull off peel.
Cut diagonally into thin (scant 1/8-inch) slices.
Pour both oils into 3- to 4-inch-deep medium saucepan.
Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan and heat oil to 350°F over medium heat.
Working in batches, carefully add several plantain slices to hot oil.
Cook until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes.
Using slotted spoon, transfer chips to paper towels to drain.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper; cool slightly.
Serve with Warm Cilantro Dipping Sauce.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
