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Fried Plantain

Fried Plantains are a common side for any Costa Rican dish, adding a little natural sweetness to your meal.

Course

Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine

Central American, Costa Rican, Rice Dishes

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 Plantain Cut into 1.5 inch pieces (appx. 3 to 4 per plantain)
• 1/2 cup Olive Oil

Course Breakfast, Side Dish Cuisine Central American, Costa Rican, Rice Dishes Servings Ingredients 1 Plantain Cut into 1.5 inch pieces (appx. 3 to 4 per plantain) 1/2 cup Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the olive oil over high heat. Once hot lower temperature to medium low. Add plantain pieces.
2. Move plantain pieces continually so that all sides are completely browned. This will take about 7-10 minutes. Remove plantain and set to dry on paper towels. Enjoy as a side with black beans and rice.

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