Pekere: Chips de plátano macho verde nigerianos

Ingredientes

• 3 green plantains
• 2-3 cups Oil for frying
• Salt

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Frying method ---

2. 2

   With a knife, Cut off both ends of the plantains, and peel the skin by making 3 or four slits length wise on and then pulling the skin away from the Plantains

3. 3

   With a sharp knife or mandolin slicer, Slice plantains thinly across vertically crosswise into very thin slices.

4. 4

   Heat up all. Then fry plantain chips for 2-3 minutes scoop out and then transfer to paper towel. Sprinkle some salt to taste.

5. 5

   Allow to cool and enjoy or store in an air tight container for later. ( can store for up to 3 days.)

6. 6

   --- Baking method ---

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 375 F

8. 8

   After cutting into thin slices as stated above, put the slice in a bowl add about one Tbsp of oil (for the 3 Plantains)

9. 9

   Toss till Plantain slices are well coated.

10. 10

    Arrange the slices on a parchment paper covered baking sheet

11. 11

    Sprinkle some salt on the slices, then bake for about 18 mins or until they are golden brown at the edges,