Classic Platanos Maduros

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 plantains, peeled
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (this is an estimate)
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• oil (for frying, a mix of canola and olive oils)

Recipe

• 1 peel the plantains then cut them into rounds.
• 2 put the lemon juice in a bowl.
• 3 beat the egg yolks until thick and light in another bowl. add flour and salt and mix.
• 4 beat egg whites in yet another bowl until stiff then blend with the yolks.
• 5 peel and split the plantains lengthwise. cut each piece in half and dip in lemon juice, shaking off any excess.
• 6 drop the lemoned plantain pieces into the batter, one at a time.
• 7 pick up with slotted spoon and slide gently into the hot mixed oil.in a heavy skillet (oil about 1 inch deep).
• 8 cook over medium heat, turning almost immediately.
• 9 cook until browned on both sides then drain on paper towels.