kb0426 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Several years ago I traveled to Miami for work. When I was there, I had the most delicious plantains. I made an attempt to create them at home and IT WORKED! Peel and slice the plantain. I sliced it the length of the plantain, not in little circles. I sliced as thin as I could, but they were probably still about 1/8th of an inch wide. Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. I used enough to just fill the bottom of the pan. Place the plantain strips in the pan. Do not leave unattended. I have had epic plantain failures in the past by thinking you can walk away. Once these bad boys start to caramelize they go from great to burnt quickly. Keep cooking and flipping until they are a nice deep brown - but not burnt . Remove to a plate lined with paper towels. The beauty of the ones I had in Miami was the garlic and butter on them. So, I put a tbl of ghee in a small saucepan and added a teaspoon of minced garlic once the ghee had melted. Swirl the garlic around in the ghee. I poured the garlic ghee over the plantains - yes, while they were still on the paper towel. I didn't want a pool of ghee on them, just a nice coating. I know; it makes sense in my head, but probably not here! Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and eat hot. Delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Oh My Gosh........this sounds so good. I keep looking for Plantains but I can never find them in m,y store. Do I have to go to Whole Foods or a specialty store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 I found mine at the Co-op, but have also seen them at my regular grocery store near the bananas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathera Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 our local grocer has them 2 for $1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshacklett Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I like to eat them with a little hot sauce drizzled on top - so good! We spent 2 weeks in St Lucia for our honeymoon and I think I ate plantains every single day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 our local grocer has them 2 for $1... Buy them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca30 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 My next "to try" food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayla2010 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 i dont think you can get them in Sydney, Australia. Well ive never seen them. Wikipedia shows they look like a banana, but are they are all like one? Like do you have to peel them, and are they sweet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouise Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I'm also in Sydney and I have never seen Plantains, Jicama or Spagetti squash (something I'd love to try!). Has anyone in Sydney come across either of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayla2010 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I have never seen jicama or spaghetti squash either sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayla2010 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Oh and where in Sydney are you? I am out West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouise Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 How far out west are you Ayla? Im in the Blue Mountains. Where do you find your more 'unusual' groceries like coconut aminos etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayla2010 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I am not quite out as far as Penrith. I order online http://www.kokonutpacific.com.au/NiulifeCoconutOil/Shopping/Cart1.php?IndxCtgryNo=64&FreightChoice=&Progress=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouise Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Thanks heaps for that, looks like a great source! How long have you been living Paleo? I see you're an advanced member, so you are obviously experienced at this. I've done one successful whole30 and am mostly sticking to it. I'll be starting another early January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayla2010 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Well we were paleo last year Oct-April 12, with dairy, although I did a few (or maybe lots!) of whole 30 attempts during that time, as well as CrossFit, but then stuff happened, and I did nothing until went back to paleo Oct this year, while still trying to do a whole 30 (damn you starbucks drivethru!!) But I am working on it Do you have kids or anything? I have 2 boys 2 and 5 The only person I know living in the Blue Mountains is my midwife I had for my youngest's homebirth lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouise Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Two words stood out in your post - CrossFit and Starbucks!!! Didn't know we had either out here. Where do you do CrossFit? It sounds very intensive - how do you find it? I have 3 sons - 24, 22, 20. The eldest two have just finished Whole 30s and both lost over 10kgs!! I was so proud of them for sticking to it, although when someone packs all your meals to take to work I'm sure that makes it easier!!! My challenge now will be to let them ride their own bikes without giving them the evil eye when they even look at something they shouldn't (and that's exactly how I would look). They say they'll join me on the next w30 starting Jan. Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayla2010 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 CrossFit Blacktownmore info‎ 5/62 Owen Street Glendenning NSW 2761 0466 532 917 This is where I was going. I loved it alot. It made me feel amazing. Stuff happened though and have not been since April. CrossFit workouts make sense though, no mirrors, and lots of people encouraging you. Starbucks Drivethru is in Mt Druitt. Wow good on your sons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathera Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Buy them! lol ... of course I already had. I have them all the time...they are delish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJam Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Y'all peer pressured me into buying them...husbie thought they were bananas...no dear, not bananas. I am going to slice em and fry em in a bit of coconut oil and sprinkle with cinnamon...unless y'all have an easier recipe...I like to keep it simple (see: lazy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 mj - you might like the double fry method (aka not so lazy but not too hard ). Slice into circles, fry, remove and flatten (squish!) with the bottom of a glass, and refry. Keep an eye on them - plantains go from caramelized to burnt fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmegananne Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Kb, I love plantains, but I've never had them with garlic like that. I am definitely going to try them! Quick question...did you use green or ripe plantains for the recipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 My plantains were ripe. Funny, I had never considered trying this with the green ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guadopt1997 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 On 12/21/2012 at 1:08 PM, kb0426 said: mj - you might like the double fry method (aka not so lazy but not too hard ). Slice into circles, fry, remove and flatten (squish!) with the bottom of a glass, and refry. Keep an eye on them - plantains go from caramelized to burnt fast! Is this getting borderline to the level of a chip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Guadopt1997 said: Is this getting borderline to the level of a chip? Yup: For that reason, we do not allow frying starchy veggies and turning them into chips during your Whole30. http://whole30.com/2013/06/the-official-can-i-have-guide-to-the-whole30/ But that post is from 2012 so I'm sure the topic has been clarified further in other posts over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guadopt1997 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Kirk, thanks for responding. So what about the recipe that was at the top of this thread? Or is it better to leave plantains off the table? Peel and slice the plantain. I sliced it the length of the plantain, not in little circles. I sliced as thin as I could, but they were probably still about 1/8th of an inch wide. Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. I used enough to just fill the bottom of the pan. Place the plantain strips in the pan. Do not leave unattended. I have had epic plantain failures in the past by thinking you can walk away. Once these bad boys start to caramelize they go from great to burnt quickly. Keep cooking and flipping until they are a nice deep brown - but not burnt . Remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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