Fried Fridays

It's Friday! And we we so excited for gettin' a little pot...assium in our system. That's right, it's plantain time!

O hai! ^ ^

I will admit right here that I'm particularly partial to these faux bananas, they have a subdued banana taste with a much starchier texture. They're a bit more work to eat than a banana, but completely worth it. You get a hefty helping of potassium, magnesium, and other vitamins (A, C B6) as well as that much needed fried fatty happiness we all crave from time to time.

The first step is letting the plantain sit somewhere until it's ripened. Black will be the sweetest. I couldn't wait anymore so mine is more yellow than black.

Naked and ready.

Peel off the skin the best you can. Plantains are sticky, slippery messes to peel, and my least favorite part of this whole process.

Gettin' fried.

Slice and heat oil nearly to smoking point in a skillet. I used olive oil because I'm trying to be healthy, dangit. But butter works fine and adds to that lovely caramelized taste at the end.

Totally toasted, man.

Flip them when you see brown.

Chillin' with my homies.

Dry them out on a paper towel. When you can touch them without your nerve endings screaming in agony, they're done! Enjoy!

Righteous.

(Remember, consume in moderation. Please contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: pregnancy, spontaneous dancing, an overwhelming desire to use slang, rash, projectile vomiting, or an inability to stop smiling. These messages are not approved by the FDA and are likely extremely dangerous and illegal.)