Zesty Guacamole with Plantain Chips
Zesty Guacamole with Plantain Chips
Ingredients
For the Zesty Guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped out
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, for heat)
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Plantain Chips
- 3 green plantains
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the plantains: Peel the green plantains. Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, carefully slice the plantains into very thin, even rounds, about 1/16-inch thick. The thinner they are, the crispier they will be.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of plantain should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 3
Fry the plantain chips: Carefully add a single layer of plantain slices to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked chips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
Season the chips: While the chips are still warm, sprinkle them lightly with salt. Repeat with remaining plantain slices until all chips are fried.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Prepare the guacamole: In a medium bowl, mash the scooped-out avocado flesh with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Mix the guacamole ingredients: Add the lime juice, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), and diced Roma tomato to the mashed avocado. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Season the guacamole: Season the guacamole with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir again and taste, adjusting seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve: Transfer the zesty guacamole to a serving bowl and serve immediately with the freshly made plantain chips.
⏱️ 1 min
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Zesty Guacamole with Plantain Chips
Ingredients
For the Zesty Guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped out
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, for heat)
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Plantain Chips
- 3 green plantains
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the plantains: Peel the green plantains. Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, carefully slice the plantains into very thin, even rounds, about 1/16-inch thick. The thinner they are, the crispier they will be.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of plantain should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 3
Fry the plantain chips: Carefully add a single layer of plantain slices to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked chips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
Season the chips: While the chips are still warm, sprinkle them lightly with salt. Repeat with remaining plantain slices until all chips are fried.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Prepare the guacamole: In a medium bowl, mash the scooped-out avocado flesh with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Mix the guacamole ingredients: Add the lime juice, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), and diced Roma tomato to the mashed avocado. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Season the guacamole: Season the guacamole with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir again and taste, adjusting seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve: Transfer the zesty guacamole to a serving bowl and serve immediately with the freshly made plantain chips.
⏱️ 1 min