Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 4 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Plantain | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 or 4 large green plantains
- Adobo or seasoning to taste (garlic salt, ground pepper, ground oregano)
Directions
Peel the plantains. Discard the rinds.
Grate using the largest blades in your manual grater or its equivalent in any of the mechanical grating devices. Leave the pieces as long as you possibly can.
Season thoroughly, to taste
Fry in very hot oil, a few pieces at a time. Don't worry if they all get tangled together and look like a bird's nest. That's part of the effect. Remove them when they are golden in color and set over paper towels to soak the frying oil.
Use them as a side dish as a tasty substitute for French fries or serve them on their own as appetizers. Careful: they are very addictive!
Category:Puerto Rican Recipes
Category:Puerto Rican Snacks