Baked plantain chips are chips made from green plantain. Plantains are members of the banana family, but more starchy and savory in taste. Unlike bananas, they aren't sweet and are lower in sugar. As the plantains ripen, they will turn more yellow in color and also become sweeter.
What do plantain chips taste like?
It's hard to describe what plantains taste like to people who haven't tasted them before. They taste mostly like potatoes, with a slight sweetness to them (but not like sweet potatoes). They were nicely salted without being too salty, or under-seasoned. These chips are little, but tasty and a good snack.
Why are plantain chips so good?
Plantain chips offer more vitamins A and C compared to potato chips. Both vitamins help keep your skin healthy and benefit your immune system to keep you free of infection. Vitamin A also plays a role in low-light vision, while vitamin C's antioxidant function protects your tissues from damage.
What do you call plantain chips?
Chifles, fried plantain chips, are a side dish, snack food, or finger food of Ecuador, Thailand and northern Peru.
What makes plantain chips crispy?
Put the cut plantain in a large bowl, and season with salt and black pepper. Preheat some Oil sufficient enough to deep fry the plantains. Add the plantains and fry them stirring continuously until they become golden and crispy.
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