You are welcome...to get the right level of crispy taste, it depends on the ripeness of the plantain. You don't want a plantain that's too soft/ripe. You should be able to hold your plantain without it melting in your hand. I hope this helps.
@creator. I really love fried ripe plantains and I have been trying to make some at home. Problem is, I feel like the plantain I’m using isn’t as sweet as the plantain chips I buy outside. Also, it’s always soggy, I can’t get it to be hard or crunchy like the ones I buy outside. How hot should the oil be when frying? Do I need to wash the plantain before putting it into the oil? And what’s the name of your slicer so I can look for one to buy?
Okay, first the plantain you are using should not be too ripe. When your plantain is too ripe, you end up with soggy plantain. In regards to the oil, it should be hot enough for frying normal plantain because if the oil is not hot, the plantain will soak up the oil while the oil is getting hot. There's no need to wash the plantain. Wash the plantain with the skin on and then peel and slice directly into the hot oil. Slice plantain in very quickly. OXO Good Grips Handheld Mandoline Slicer amzn.eu/d/7BP3W76 👆🏾 the link to the slicer I used via Amazon. I hope this helps . ALL THE BEST 👍🏾
Try mixing salt and sugar together. You want to add it little by little as it is frying . Add the salt, stir it in properly whike its frying, allow it to fry for a bit, and then add some more. I hope this helps x
I am glad you enjoyed the process . got mine off amazon. Here is the link. A quick Google search of handheld slicers can bring up other similar option s OXO Good Grips Handheld Mandoline Slicer, White/Black amzn.eu/d/dTW20SS All the best 👍🏾
Thank you 😊.. It's called oxo slicer . I got mine off amazon. oxo.ng/collections/graters-slicers/products/handheld-mandoline-slicer www.amazon.co.uk/OXO-Mandoline-Slicer-Stainless-Standard/dp/B000YDO2LG/ref=asc_df_B000YDO2LG/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205220620749&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18135578681736506084&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006745&hvtargid=pla-382175595830&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
I got mine off amazon. Here is the link. A quick Google search of handheld slicers can bring up other similar option s OXO Good Grips Handheld Mandoline Slicer, White/Black amzn.eu/d/dTW20SS
Hello lovely watch. So I tried making mine to keep as snacks. Kept in a Jar however it got back in a few days. I can't sundry cos of rodents pleade how else can I go about draining the oil and other moisture
Thank you, how Ripe was the plantain you used? The plantain should not be over Ripe and the oil should be hot before putting the plantain in it. It seems like the plantain soaked up a lot of oil.
Yes, it can last to up to 6 months. After frying, make sure it is properly aired and any excess oil is cleaned( patt off with kitchen towel) with a tissue before storing in an airtight container. All the best
When frying the ripe, you don't need to add any salt. Except you want it to have that sweet-salty taste. In regards, adding pepper. When you are done frying, and you have aired the plantain a bit while it is still warm, you add the pepper and mix and then allow to complete cool .
There is no way you can add sugar when preparing Krakro as you did this okay. There is much sugar in the ripe plantain already. You don’t do this may you’re not from Ghana that is why. .
