Latkes de Plátano & Salsa de Ajo (Plantain Latkes with Garlic Sauce)
Makes 16 small latkes
Ingredients
Salsa De Ajo:
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper to taste
Latkes:
1 large green plantain, peeled and grated
1 small onion, grated
Approximately ¼ cup oil
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Make garlic sauce by mixing all of the ingredients together in a bowl and allow to sit while you make the latkes.
Step 2
Peel the plantain by cutting a slit down the entire side, and pry the skin away. If it is not coming off easily or cleanly, you can drop it in boiling water for a few seconds and that should help to release the skin.
Step 3
Shred the plantain and onion and mix well. It should feel a bit starchy. Do not wring out!
Step 4
On a very low flame, heat a frying pan with oil. Once you see ripples in the oil, take the mixture and press it together a bit and make small little mounds in the hot oil. Press down into the middle of each mound with a spatula, and it should stick together. Allow them to cook until you see the edges becoming golden brown. Flip over and cook on the other side for approximately 2 minutes.
Step 5
Blot on a paper towel to absorb excess oil and season immediately with kosher salt. Serve with the garlic sauce (mixed well) and drizzled on top, or on the side for dipping!
