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Spicy Gingered Fried Plantains

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com Guide

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Spice up your regular fried plantains for Kwanzaa or anytime with this recipe for spicy fried plantains using cayenne powder, ginger and pepper for plenty of Caribbean flavor. Use slightly underripe platains for the best results.

Ingredients:

  • 4-5 ripe plantains, sliced on a diagonal into 1/2 inch rounds
  • oil for frying
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 tsp powdered ginger
  • 3 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp nutmeg

Preparation:

In a wide dish, pour the lemon juice over the plantains, gently turning to coat each side.

In a separate shallow dish, mix together the ginger, cayenne and nutmeg.

Gently toss the lemon-coated plantains in the spices, a few pieces at a time, and fry in oil until golden brown and crispy.

Enjoy your spiced fried plantains!

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