====== Garlicky Plantains ====== 

Tags: [[appetizer]] - [[side]] - [[vegetarian]] - [[Gluten Free|GF]] - [[GF vegetarian]] - [[GF appetizers]] - \\ [[GF side]]\\ 
Active Time: 1 hour \\ 
Passive Time: N/A \\ 
Serves: 8 \\

====Description====
Savory take on plantains that is absolutely amazing

====Source====
[[https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/garlicky-plantains|Bon Appetit]]

====Ingredients====
  *Garlic: 6 cloves, finely grated \\ \\ 
  *Vegetable oil: 1 cup, divided \\ \\ 
  *Plantains" 3 large ripe, about 2.5 lbs, peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise on diagonal into 3 inch pieces \\ \\ 
  *Kosher salt: to taste

====Notes====
  *You can do the first fry ahead of time, then soak the plantains in garlic water, dry, and hold at room temperature until closer to mealtime

====Instructions====
  -Combine garlic and 2 cups water in a medium bowl; set aside
  -Heat ½ cup oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in 3 batches, fry plantains in a single layer, turning once, until tender and golden all over, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour out oil; discard. Reserve skillet
  -Gently press down on plantains one at a time with the flat side of a chef’s knife or wooden spoon to flatten slightly. Transfer to bowl with reserved garlic water and let soak 5 minutes
  -Remove plantains from garlic water and pat dry with paper towels. Heat remaining ½ cup oil in reserved skillet over medium-high. Fry plantains again, turning once, until deep golden brown, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to fresh paper towels to drain; sprinkle with salt

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