Ingredients:
2 -3 well-ripened yellow plantains ( cooking bananas)
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon hot red pepper, ground
1 medium onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 piece fresh ginger, thumb-sized, finely chopped or 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped candied ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger, if fresh or 1 teaspoon candied ginger, isn’t available but the flavor won’t be the same
1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Mix together the red pepper, salt, ginger, minced garlic, chopped onion and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small bowl.
Peel the plantains and cut on the diagonal into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Place in a large bowl; add the spices and mix well to coat the plantains. If desired, place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to help develop the flavors.
Heat some of the remaining oil in a large, heavy non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add plantains in a single layer. Saute until browned, turn over and brown other side. Repeat until all the plantains are cooked.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 30 min.