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Tired of the same old mashed potatoes? These are a Latin spin on mashed potatoes, with the added addition of a crisped crust which adds some much-needed texture to this side dish. Choose plantains that are half-ripe (in other words, with a few black spots on them.)
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons smoked Spanish paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- Juice of one orange
- 4 half-ripe plantains, cut into half-moons
- 1 teaspoon turbinado raw sugar
- Zest of half an orange
- ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
Directions:
- Heat oil. Cook scallions for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn heat to medium low and add garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
- Add paprika and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring all the way. Add juice of orange. Let simmer for a minute on medium low heat.
- Add plantains and raw sugar. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add half cup of water. Simmer mixture covered for 6 to 7 minutes.
- Uncover and cook off all moisture. Mash plantains with back of a large spatula and form into a ½ inch thick cake. Press down gently and let caramelize on one side for about 2 minutes on medium low heat. Flip over, sprinkle over parsley and orange zest, and cook on other side for another 2 minutes or until well-browned (press gently with back of spatula to assist browning). Cut into triangles and enjoy!
