RCI-RC.004.0257.001
Rice with Plantains
Rice with Plantains
Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Total15 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- teasp saffron threads1/4 unit
- teasp Hot water2 unit
- g/8oz long-grain rice225 unit
- Ripe plantains (yellow to black skinned)4 small
- 1 tbsp
- 1 unit
- Freshly chopped parsley to garnish1 unit
Method
1
Rinse 2 cups of white rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then cook in a pot with 4 cups of water and a pinch of salt over medium heat until fully cooked and fluffy.
20 minutes
2
While the rice cooks, peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into pieces approximately half an inch thick.
5 minutes
3
Season the plantain slices on both sides with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
2 minutes
4
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
3 minutes
5
Add the seasoned plantain slices to the hot oil in a single layer and fry until golden brown on the first side, then flip and repeat.
6 minutes
6
Remove the fried plantains from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
2 minutes
7
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and adjust seasoning with additional salt and cayenne pepper as needed.
2 minutes
8
Serve the rice in a bowl or on a plate and arrange the fried plantain slices alongside or on top, and enjoy immediately while hot.