Jamaican Plantain
Ingredients:
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1 ripe plantain
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1 tbsp of cinnamon or nutmeg
Directions:
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Peel plantain by making 2 incisions on opposite sides of the plantain skin and then peel
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Slice the plantains into 2 in the middle (width not length – like breaking it in half)
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Cut up both pieces of plantains into 1/4 inch slices longways
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Heat the skillet filled with just enough oil to cover the 1/4 inch slices
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Fry plantains slices until golden brown on each side
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Each slice needs about 45 seconds to a minute to cook
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Be careful not to burn
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Place cooked plantain in a dish layered with napkins so as to drain/soak up the oil
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Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg to taste
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