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Puerto Rican Plantain Aranitas
Shredded green plantain is mixed with garlic, cilantro, lime, and salt, then fried into crisp Puerto Rican fritters.
Easy⏱️ 28 min📖 1 min readServes 4~245 kcal🇵🇷 Puerto Rican🌍 Full translation
16 min prep 12 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegan
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Timeline
Total 28 min- Prep16 min
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil 2 cups
- 3 Green plantains 3
- 2 clove Garlic 2 cloves
- 0.3 bunch Fresh cilantro 0.25 bunch
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lime juice 1 tablespoon
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt 0.8 teaspoon
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper 0.3 teaspoon
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Instructions
- 1
Score the plantain skins lengthwise, peel them, and place them in a wide bowl so you can work before they darken.
- 2
Grate the plantains coarsely and gently squeeze out excess moisture with a clean cloth.
- 3
Crush the garlic, finely chop the cilantro, and mix both with the grated plantain.
- 4
Add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper and rest the mixture for 5 minutes so the starch binds the shreds.
5 min05:00 - 5
Heat the oil to 175?C, take small handfuls of the mixture, and drop them into the oil as loose rounds.
- 6
Fry the aranitas for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden.
5 min05:00 - 7
Transfer to paper towels, adjust the salt one last time, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Do not let the plantain sit too long after grating; if the starch dries out, the little clusters fall apart in the oil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve aranitas as a crisp snack with lime wedges, garlicky dip, and a cold salad.
Nutrition (per serving)
~245
kcal calories
2
g protein
34
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 3%Carbs 56%Fat 41%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Puerto Rican Plantain Aranitas make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Puerto Rican Plantain Aranitas take?
Prep 16 minutes, cooking 12 minutes; 28 minutes in total.Is Puerto Rican Plantain Aranitas difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Puerto Rican Plantain Aranitas have?
Approximately 245 kcal per serving. Protein: 2g, carbs: 34g, fat: 11g.Is Puerto Rican Plantain Aranitas allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Puerto Rican Plantain Aranitas belong to?
This recipe belongs to Puerto Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Puerto Rican Plantain Aranitas need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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