Cheezy Fried Plantain
Equipment
- Chopping Board
- Apple Corer
- Sharp knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Paper Towel
Ingredients
- 2 whole Ripe Plantains (medium sizes)
- 250 grams Block of Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 litre Vegetable Oil
For Coating
- 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Ginger Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Cloves
- 1 tsp Salt
For The Egg Wash
- 2 Eggs (uncooked)
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- On a chopping board, cut the plantains into 3-inch chunks.
- Use an apple corer or any tool to create holes in the plantain.
- Slice the mozzarella cheese into sticks or thin slices that will fit neatly inside the plantain.
- Insert the mozzarella sticks into the holes of the plantain.
- For the coating, combine bread crumbs, cayenne pepper, powdered cloves, ginger powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
- For the egg wash, break eggs into a bowl, add salt, and whisk until evenly combined.
- Fully immerse the stuffed plantain in the egg mixture, rolling it until it’s evenly coated.
- Then, put the plantain in the breadcrumbs mixture to evenly coat as well.
- In a pan over medium heat, pour oil and allow it to heat up.
- Gently add the plantain to the oil and allow it to fry, turning occasionally until golden brown for about 15 minutes.
- Remove and place the plantain on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Enjoy your cheesy fried plantain!
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