Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Panamanian Recipes

Patacones

Ingredients:
4-5 Plantains (not real ripe)
Wesson Oil
Salt
3 Garlic Cloves (chopped finely)
1 can Chicken Broth
Your favorite Salsa

Directions:
Heat chicken broth in a small saucepan. Add garlic. Let it sit until the plaintain is finished.
Peel plantain. Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy duty frying pan. Fry plantain a little at a time until it is slightly golden. Remove, drain on paper towels.  Take a glass and flatten the plantain pieces.  Return to the frying pan and cook until golden.  Remove, drain on paper towels.  Serve warm with the chicken broth and salsa as dips.




Fried Yucca 

Ingredients:
1 lb. yucca
1 1/2 cups water
1 tbs. salt
1 1/2 cups oil

Directions:
Peel yucca, cut in pieces and wash thoroughly.  Boil until tender.  Let
yucca cool.

Slice as thick as desired (lengthwise, like french fries).  Fry in hot oil
until golden brown.  Salt and serve hot.

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