Fried Plantains with Sweet Heat Recipe

Name: Fried Plantains with Sweet Heat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fresh limes; 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; 1 tablespoon sweet hot mustard; 1 teaspoon horseradish, prepared; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, natural; Canola oil, for frying; 3 green plantains; 1/4 cup garlic, minced; Salt and fresh cracked black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Dash cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a bowl, combine the juice of 1/2 of lime, sweet chili sauce, mustard, horseradish and vinegar.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat 1/2-inch of oil in 12-inch heavy pan.
4
Cut plantain on diagonal into 1-inch thick pieces, remove peel.
5
When oil is hot, add the plantains and fry both sides until golden.
6
Drain on paper bag, and sprinkle with salt, and minced garlic.
7
With a flat bottomed, heat proof, glass bowl, smash plantains evenly flat, embedding garlic into them.
8
Return to hot oil and fry until dark golden brown.
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
Serve while hot with sweet heat sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fresh limes, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sweet hot mustard, 1 teaspoon horseradish, prepared, and more.

Yes, Fried Plantains with Sweet Heat falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Plantains with Sweet Heat

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Variations & substitutions

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