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Mariquitas
5m
Serves 1
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Mariquitas
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5m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Cut the ends of the plantains and slice them open.
2
Use a vegetable or potato peeler to make almost paper-thin, long slices.
3
Separate the slices and carefully transfer them to a pan with hot oil.
4
Fry for just 1 to 2 minutes until light golden brown and crispy.
5
Heavily season with salt.
6
Grate garlic into a small bowl.
7
Squeeze lime and lemon juice into the bowl.
8
Add oregano and olive oil.
9
Add salt and mix well.
Ingredients
green plantains
salt
garlic
lime
lemon
oregano
olive oil
orange
Equipment
vegetable peeler
potato peeler
knife
frying pan
grater
small 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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