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Originally Posted by Turtle
Black Ham & Bean Soup...
remove foreign debris like the rock I found sorting the black beans I used yesterday.
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What kind of rock Turtle?!
Here's one of my Mom's simple Puerto Rican recipes that is a pure delight and very easy!
Fried Plantains (Platanos)
*Select some slightly green plantains and allow them to ripen until your finger makes an indentation with moderate pressure (experiment to determine your ripeness tastes).
*Cut the plantain into slices about 1/8" to 1/4" thick. I like to cut at 45 degree angles so that they are tapered and cook slightly unevenly.
*Heat up some olive oil and throw the plantains into the heated oil.
*Allow them to simmer for about 30 seconds and then flip them. Cook them until a fried film build on the surface (they will darken, but beware the black).
*Use a spatula, or your utensil of choice, to pull them out of the pan and place them on a plate with paper napkins on it. The napkins absorb the excess oil.
*Sprinkle some salt on top of them.
*Allow to cool and enjoy!
A sweeter version is prepared with very ripe plantains and no salt. Larger pieces are typically used for this method.
