Fried plantain with avocado

Directions

1. Warm 1-2 cm of your prefered oil (soy bean or olive recomended) in a small pan over medium heat.

2. Peel & cut plantain into 12-15 round slices.

3. Cook slices on both sides until golden brown. Don’t overcrowd. In a small pan, 1 plantain cooks in 3 batches.

4. Slice avocado in half from top to bottom around the pit. Remove pit. Now, cutting through the meat of the fruit only (not the skin), make 7-8 lengthwise slices in each half. Do the same width wise & you will be able to scoop out the avocado cubes with a spoon. These cubes or chunks will top your fried plantain slices which, hopefully, have not burnt.

5. Salt and pepper lightly before serving on a large platter.

6. Proper selection of avocado is key. For this you will want one that is fully ripe yet still a bit firm.

7.Plantain is ready when skin turns brown.