Plantain Pancakes, Caribbean-Style, a recipe from the Worldwide Gourmet

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Plantain Pancakes, Caribbean-Style Recipe

Recipe

Total time: 30 to 60 minutes

Preparation time: 10 minutes + a few minutes cooling time
Cooking time: 30 +10 mintues

Difficulty: Easy

Chef's Note

These pancakes are served hot as a side dish with fish or meat.

Ingredients

- 500 ml (2 cups) flour

- 3 firm yellow Plantains

- 1 tbsp. baking powder

- 2 tbsp. butter

- A pinch of salt and white pepper

- Oil for frying

- See also: Banana

Method

Peel the plantains and cook in boiling water until tender, about 30 minutes;
chop the plantains coarsely; mash with the butter, either by hand or in a blender;
season with salt and pepper; add the flour and baking powder; cool;
with your hands, form into little pancakes about 2.5 cm (1") in diameter;
fry in hot oil on both sides until nicely browned;
drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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