Fried Plantains with Sweet Heat

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the juice of 1/2 of lime, sweet chili sauce, mustard, horseradish and vinegar.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat 1/2-inch of oil in 12-inch heavy pan.

4. 4

   Cut plantain on diagonal into 1-inch thick pieces, remove peel.

5. 5

   When oil is hot, add the plantains and fry both sides until golden.

6. 6

   Drain on paper bag, and sprinkle with salt, and minced garlic.

7. 7

   With a flat bottomed, heat proof, glass bowl, smash plantains evenly flat, embedding garlic into them.

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   Return to hot oil and fry until dark golden brown.

9. 9

   Remove, drain again on a paper bag, adding more coarse salt, to taste, the red pepper flakes, the cayenne pepper and a squeeze of lime.

10. 10

    Serve while hot with sweet heat sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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