Mariquitas Cubanas (Fried Plantain Strips)
Plantain strips made with 3 ingredients: green plantains, neutral oil, and salt. This deliciously crispy salty Cuban snack is fried to perfection and served with garlic mojo dipping sauce. ¡Que rico!
Equipment
Ingredients
Garlic Mojo Dipping Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste
- 1/4 cup fresh navel orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Plantain Chips
- 2 large green plantains
- 1/2 cup oil for frying, (any oil with a high smoke point)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- To make the garlic mojo dipping sauce, whisk all the ingredients until combined in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Peel the green plantains by slicing a shallow opening lengthwise using a sharp knife. Remove the green peel. Discard.
- Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin on the thinnest setting, slice the plantain, lengthwise. The slices should be paper-thin ribbons.
- 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 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. Serve with mojo dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 151kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 294mg, Potassium: 437mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 30IU, Vitamin C: 31mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg
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