Plantain Chips With Warm Cilantro Dipping Sauce Recipes

PLANTAIN CHIPS WITH WARM CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim off ends of plantains and cut 4 vertical slits in skin of each (do not cut into fruit). Microwave for 1 minute at 50 percent power, then pull off peel. Cut diagonally into thin (scant 1/8-inch) slices.
• Pour both oils into 3- to 4-inch-deep medium saucepan. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan and heat oil to 350°F over medium heat. Working in batches, carefully add several plantain slices to hot oil. Cook until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chips to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; cool slightly. Serve with Warm Cilantro Dipping Sauce .

SPICED PLANTAIN CHIPS WITH MINT GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• For the garlic sauce: Puree the garlic in a food processor. Add the mayonnaise, jalapeno, mint, cilantro, salt, lime juice and vinegar; process until smooth.
• For the plantains: Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot with 2 inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the salt, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, and black pepper to taste in a small bowl; mix to blend.
• Trim the ends of the plantains with a paring knife. Score the skins lengthwise in a few spots, then peel. Slice the plantains lengthwise into thin planks, about 1/8-inch thick.
• Fry in batches until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then toss with the spice mixture.
• Serve the chips with the dipping sauce.

CRISPY PLANTAIN CHIPS WITH SWEET CHILE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For the dipping sauce: Add the sugar and 1/2 cup water to a medium pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a food processor combine the sambal, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, lime zest and juice, chile de arbol, garlic, Fresno chiles and ginger. Process until well chopped up. Once the sugar mixture has turned a caramel color, remove from the heat and carefully dump in the chopped aromatics; take care as the hot caramel will bubble up and steam. Stir the caramel well to mix in the aromatics, then return to the heat. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry; stir into the sauce. Simmer until thickened to the consistency of ketchup. Cool before serving. (Makes 2 cups.)
• For the plantain chips: Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a large Dutch oven. While the oil is heating up, trim the ends of the plantains and then slice lengthwise into thin (about 1/16-inch thick) planks using a mandoline. In small batches to avoid overcrowding, fry the plantain planks until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently move the plantains around in the oil as they fry--this helps them crisp up. Drain on paper towels or a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Sprinkle the chips immediately with the salt and smoked paprika. Serve with the sweet chile dipping sauce.

PLANTAIN CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Deep fry the plantain slices, about a dozen at a time, until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a large bowl lined with paper towels, and salt to taste while still warm.

WARM CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend first 4 ingredients in food processor until cilantro is finely chopped, about 15 seconds. Transfer mixture to medium heatproof bowl.
• Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat until hot; slowly whisk into cilantro mixture. Mix in hot sauce. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; transfer to small bowl. Serve with plantain chips. (Dip can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)