Description
Enjoy these crispy and flavorful Mariquitas Cubanas, fried plantain strips served with a zesty garlic mojo dipping sauce. A popular Cuban snack that is simple to make and bursting with citrus and garlic flavors.
Ingredients
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Garlic Mojo Dipping Sauce:
- 6 cloves garlic (mashed to a paste)
- 1/4 cup fresh navel orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Fried Plantain Strips:
- 2 large green plantains
- 1/2 cup oil for frying (any oil with a high smoke point)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Mojo Dipping Sauce: Whisk together garlic paste, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Peel and Slice the Plantains: Peel the plantains and slice them thinly lengthwise using a vegetable peeler or mandolin.
- Fry the Plantain Strips: Heat oil in a large pot to 400ºF. Fry the plantain slices in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per batch.
- Serve: Drain the fried plantain strips on paper towels, season with salt, and serve with the prepared garlic mojo dipping sauce. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mariquitas Cubanas, Fried Plantain Strips, Cuban Snack, Garlic Mojo Dipping Sauce, Plantain Recipe
