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Crispy Battered Plantains (recipes)




Yield: Makes 8 servings



Ingredients:



1/4cup sugar

1/2teaspoon cinnamon

4large black-skinned plantains, peeled and cut into quarters

1/2cup masa harina, divided

1egg

1/4cup cornstarch

1/2cup cold water

Vegetable oil

Vanilla ice cream (optional)









Preparation:





1.Combine sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl; set aside. Roll plantains in 1/4 cup masa harina; set aside.2.Beat egg in medium bowl. Add cornstarch, remaining 1/4 cup masa harina and water, blending until smooth.3.Heat 1-inch oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until oil is 375°F; adjust heat to maintain temperature. Dip plantain pieces in batter and fry 2 to 3 pieces at a time until both sides are golden brown. Repeat with remaining pieces.4.Drain plantains on paper towels and roll in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size:







Sodium

9 mg







Protein

3 g







Fiber

3 g







Carbohydrate

44 g







Cholesterol

27 mg







Saturated Fat

trace g







Total Fat

3 g







Calories from Fat

13 %







Calories

185









Dietary Exchange:







Starch

1







Fruit

2