Ingredients
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3 cups canola oil for frying
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3 cloves garlic, or to taste
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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⅛ cup crushed fried pork skins
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2 green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
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salt to taste
Directions
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Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mash garlic with olive oil in a mortar and pestle. Combine garlic mixture with pork rinds in a large bowl; set aside.
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Fry plantain chunks until golden and crispy, but not brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer fried plantains into the bowl with garlic mixture; toss to coat and mash with the pestle until smooth. Season with salt.
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Roll plantain mixture into two large balls or several small balls before serving.
Cook’s Note
Serve this with Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp).
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density,
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 726 | Calories |
| 56g | Fat |
| 59g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 726 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 56g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 187mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 27g | |
| Protein 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium 15mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 919mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
