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Plantain fritters
Patacones
Preparation info
- Makes
8-10
- Difficulty
Easy
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Every household in Colombia eats these at least once a week! As well as making them with totally green plantains, I also make them with plantains that have a hint of yellow in their skin so they are a little sweet; these need to be cooked for a shorter time and at a lower temperature. Patacones also work wonderfully as appetizers.
Ingredients
2 750 ml 1¼ pints 3 cups
Method
- Cut the ends off the plantains and make a slit down the side with the tip of a sharp knife, then peel off the hard skin with your hand. Cut the plantains into 4cm/1½ in chunks.
- Pour the oil into a deep pan and place it over medium-high heat. When
