Crisp green plantain chips paired with smoky chipotle ackee mayo. With it’s spicy kick it’s delicious as a dip or spread. It was our favourite dip for the ackee fritters and is used on the Ackee Smash Burger.
Two ways to fry green plantains
Now I have a confession: I have fried many a green plantain in my life. But rarely if ever have I made green plantain chips. In my defense, it was so easy to just grab a bag at the grocery store in Jamaica 😆.
These taste fresher than any one I’ve ever had out of the bag and I’m kind of sad that it took me so long to do it myself. Plus, you can easily control the amount of salt on them and add whichever spices you like to suit your preferences.
How to make twice fried green plantains
Generally, I’d make twice fried plantains:
- I cut them thick and fry them till softened.
- Remove them from the oil, smash them
- Then fry them again (called tostones in the Spanish speaking countries in the Caribbean region but simply fried green plantain in Jamaica)
They make a great side with breakfast. Can be used as a canapé base or even for a gluten free sandwich.
How to make green plantain chips
I used my vegetable peeler to get the slices thin (alternately you could use a mandolin). Then I fried them in a couple of batches holding the finished ones in the oven till all were done.
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Green Plantain Chips
Quick and easy to make, hands down better than store bought any day
Ingredients
- Green plantain thinly sliced
- Oil for frying
- Salt
- Spices optional
- Chipotle Ackee Mayo for serving
Instructions
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Fill a heavy bottomed pot with oil to come up about an inch, place over medium high heat.
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When oil is ready, fry chips in batches if needed, place on a tray/plate lined with paper towel
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Sprinkle hot chips with salt and desired spices if using
Chipotle Ackee Mayo
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Parboiled ackee
- 2 tsps Vinegar plain white
- 3 tbsps Canola oil use something mild in flavour
- 1 tsp Grainy mustard, optional I like the texture
- 1/4 tsp Dry ground mustard
- 1 large Chipotle from the can with a bit of the adobo sauce
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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In a small blender cup or food processor combine all ingredients and blend till well combined.
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If it looks like it’s going to break (not properly emulsified) add a bit more dry mustard powder an 1/8th tsp at a time up to a total of 1 tsp.
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Don’t worry if it seems a bit loose it will thicken up a bit more as it sits (it’s not store bought mayo however and will not get that firm)
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Enjoy!