Mariquitas with Mojo

(Cuban Fried Plantain Strips)

This deliciously crispy salty Cuban snack is fried to perfection and served with garlic mojo dipping sauce. ¡Que rico!

Plantain Chips

Garlic Mojo Dipping Sauce

– large green plantains – oil for frying  – salt to taste

– garlic – navel orange juice – lemon juice – lime juice – olive oil – salt + pepper

Step-by-step instructions!

Follow our easy instructions for success!

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Peel the green plantains by slicing a shallow opening lengthwise using a sharp knife. Remove the green peel. Discard.

Prepare plantains.

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Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin on the thinnest setting, slice the plantain, lengthwise. The slices should be paper-thin ribbons. Place on a plate.

Peel plantains.

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In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat to 400ºF. Transfer the slices into the hot oil in small batches (5-6 at a time) so they don’t stick together.

Fry the plantains.

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Fry for about 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towel-lined plates. Season with salt.

Drain the plantains.

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To make the garlic mojo dipping sauce, whisk all the ingredients until combined in a small bowl. Set aside.

Whisk together the sauce.

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