Fried Plantains

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I got this from the louie's backyard cookbook, but being me i halved it and tweaked it and now it's almost like my own. they get all the credit for the base recipe, though, since i would never have thought to make them if i hadn't bought them accidentally. one thing i learned...you really do need them to be almost completely black to get the full flavour. i did some that were mostly yellow and they just weren't as good.

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Steps

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Combine flour , cinnamon , pepper and sugar in a zip-top plastic bag.

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Heat butter in a shallow skillet until melted.

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Peel plantains and slice into 1 / 2-inch thick rounds , then add to flour mixture and shake well.

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Remove plantain slices from bag , shaking off excess flour mixture , and place in prepared skillet.

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Fry 4 minutes on each side , or until golden brown and crisp.

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Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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If desired , drizzle with a little honey to make a dessert instead of a side dish.

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Ingredients

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plantains, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, fresh ground black pepper, sugar, butter