Fried Plantains, or what we call in Haiti, Bannann Peze, is the ultimate snack, appetizer, and side dish. Depending on ripeness, it is savory or sweet. It’s versatile crispy and delicious. This is probably my favorite simple snack to make because all you need is a plantain, some salt, oil, and in a few minutes to have something so delicious that pairs with everything you can think of. So try this recipe out for with next meal and let me know what you think.
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For the Plantain Lovers
Whether you say “plantin” or “plantain”, “bannann” or “tostones”, us Caribbeans know that this is a go to snack for breakfast lunch or dinner. You can boil it or fry it. You can make a food bouquet or a taco shells with it. Whatever way you decide to eat it, it always feels like a treat. I like green plantains because I prefer the savory flavor, but if you like the sweet, ripe and yellow plantains, I’m still on your side. Enjoy this three ingredient simple recipe down below.
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Ingredients For Fried Plantains (Bannan Peze)
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- Plantain. Green for savory. Yellow for sweet ripe.
- Oil. To fry the plantains.
- Salt.
Kitchen Must Haves
What Can I Pair with My Fried Plantains (Bannann Peze)?
Fried plantains is a perfect appetizier and side dish. You can have it with your eggs for breakfast or brunch. You can have it as a snack with guacamole dip. You can add it with your rice and beans and chicken. It is also considered a Haitain Fritay that you can serve on its own as well. Many things will pair well with fried plantains, but here are just a few suggestions.
- Haitian Rice and Beans
- Haitian Griot (Fried Pork)
- Eggs and Bacon
- Guacamole Dip
- Haitian Plantain Tacos
- Chicken
How To Make Fried Plantains (Bannann Peze)
Prep You PLantain
Rinse the plantain under some water. Then remove the skin by cutting off the two ends and ends slicing down the middle of the skin and peeling it off.
Now cut the plantains at an angle about one and a half inches thick.
Add the plantain pieces into a bowl of salted water and let soak for 3 to 5 minutes. While the plantains are soaking, heat up a pot of oil.
Frying the Plantain
Remove from salted water and pat dry. Then add the plantains into the hot oil and fry until they are slightly golden. Remove from the oil in place on a piece of paper to remove the excess oil.
Flatten the plantains using either the bottom of a cup, the bottom of a bowl, or a plantain masher if you have one. If you want to make bowl shaped fried plantains you can use a lemon squeezer to create the shape.
Now it’s time to fry the plantain’s again. Put them back in the oil until they are completely golden brown. Pay close attention so they don’t burn. Once they are fully cooked, remove them from the oil and place on a piece of paper or pad to drain the express oil. Then sprinkle some salt on to the plantains and Enjoy!
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Fried Plantains (Bannann Peze)
Ingredients
- 2 Green Plantains
- 2 tsp Salt
- Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Wash green plantains.
- Peel outer layer and then slice into 1 ½ inch pieces at an angle.
- Soak in salt water for five minutes.
- Drain and pat dry.
- Heat oil in pot on medium heat or set up deep fryer
- Fry plantains until light golden brown.
- Remove and gently smash plantains with a plaintain masher, bowl, or spatula.
- Fry in oil for second time until golden brown crispy.
- Serve and enjoy.
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