Mariquitas
Directions
- 1Cut the ends of the plantains and slice them open.
- 2Use a vegetable or potato peeler to make almost paper-thin, long slices.
- 3Separate the slices and carefully transfer them to a pan with hot oil.
- 4Fry for just 1 to 2 minutes until light golden brown and crispy.
- 5Heavily season with salt.
- 6Grate garlic into a small bowl.
- 7Squeeze lime and lemon juice into the bowl.
- 8Add oregano and olive oil.
- 9Add salt and mix well.
Ingredients
- green plantains
- salt
- garlic
- lime
- lemon
- oregano
- olive oil
- orange
Equipment
vegetable peelerpotato peelerknifefrying pangratersmall bowl
Tips
- Do it in batches so they don't stick together
- Grating the garlic helps it melt into the oil, lime, and sour orange
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