Plantain Stir Fry Recipes

FRIED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Preheat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.
• Peel the plantains and cut them in half. Slice the halves lengthwise into thin pieces.
• Fry the pieces until browned and tender. Drain excess oil on paper towels.

PLANTAIN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Peel the skin off from the plantain.
• Cut plantain into thin round pieces,put them in water to avoid discoloration.
• Now heat some vegetable oil in a pan.Add some mustard seeds,allow them to splutter.
• Now add plantains, chili powder ,ground black pepper,turmeric,salt,coriander and cumin powder.
• saute them until all the plantains are completely coated with the masala.
• now add little water(may be 1/4 cup).
• Cover the pan,with a lid.
• allow it to boil until the water is completely absorbed,saute them every now and then until the plantains are crispy.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro,Enjoy them with hot rice :).

QUINOA BROCCOLI SHRIMP STIR FRY WITH PLANTAIN

Steps:

• Cut the plantain horizontally into 2 halves. Cook the 2 halves in boiling water for 10-15 minutes (until color changes to deeper orange). Alternatively, cook in microwave with no water, for about 7 minutes.
• Cut plantain into cubes. Easiest way is to cut the 2 halves long-ways by making a cross cut (just like the plus sign) on each half and then cutting 1 inch slices all the way through.
• In a skillet, apply medium heat and spray in just enough cooking spray to cover the bottom of the pan. Add all of the plantain cubes and stir around for 5 minutes or until a bit browned. Remove the plantain (can transfer onto a paper-towel to pat down and get rid of any excess oil).
• Place quinoa in a bowl, rinse if needed. Drain well.
• In the skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook by stirring for a minute. Add quinoa and cook, stirring for 10 minutes or until golden. Stir in 2 cups of water and add the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook over medium low heat for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
• (Skip this step if using pre-cooked shrimp but make sure to thaw out the shrimp if frozen) Boil shrimp for approximately 3 minutes in microwave, or in boiling water on stove. Do not cook all the way through.
• Stir in the broccoli florets, onion and shrimp into the skillet with the quinoa. Season to taste and add the other teaspoon of olive oil. Cook over medium heat for 2-5 minutes
• Stir in half of the cooked plantain cubes for 2 minutes along with basil leaves.
• Serve the other half of the plantain cubes as a side to the main dish. Enjoy!

STEAK & PLANTAIN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Set bacon aside for later use. Add steak, in batches, to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until evenly browned. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add 1/4 cup of the dressing and the plantains to skillet. Cook 4 min. on each side or until plantains are browned on both sides. Add steak, bacon, onions and remaining 1/4 cup dressing; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover. Cook 5 min. until onions are tender and steak is cooked through.
• Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.