Plantain patties

Name: Plantain patties
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 firm but ripe plantains; 2 tbsp chopped chive; 1 tbsp chopped parsley; 2 clove garlic (grated); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter

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Plantains are used in all their glory in the Caribbean--it is a member of the banana family and are not edible until they are cooked. We are always looking for new ways to use it --here is my take on it

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Ingredients

3firm but ripe plantains
2 tbspchopped chive
1 tbspchopped parsley
2 clovegarlic (grated)
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbspolive oil
2 tbspbutter

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Steps

1

Boil plantains until tender --about 10 to 15 minutes
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Drain ,peel and mash with a potato masher. Add the chive, parsley , garlic , salt and pepper to taste
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Form into patties . The starch in the plantains hold the patties together .As an alternative you can make small appetizer balls
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Add oil and butter in a pan --under moderate heat fry patties until golden brown .
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These can be served with any grilled , baked , fried meat as an alternative to potatoes.
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Note--you can also melt the butter mixed with the oil --brush both sides of these patties and grill or bake them