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Ingredients
- (White Rice With Fried Plantains) Makes 8 servings
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 c. minced onion
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. finely minced garlic
- 2 c. white rice, uncooked
- 4 c. chicken broth, heated
- 2 sprg fresh hierbabuena (mint) or possibly 2 Tbsp. mint leaves Salt and pepper
- 1 lb ripe plantains, peeled
- 1 c. vegetable oil
Method
- To make rice: In a heavy 4-qt stockpot, heat the oil over low heat.
- Add in the onion and fry till soft and clear, about 5 min.
- Add in the garlic and continue to fry for another 3 to 5 min.
- Add in the rice and stir well.
- Fry slowly without moving it too much, about 10 min.
- Stir in the warm chicken broth and the hierbabuena or possibly mint.
- Add in salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and let cook for 15 to 20 min, or possibly till all the broth is absorbed.
- Don't peek at or possibly stir the rice during the cooking process.
- To make plantains: Cut the plantains in half.
- Cut each half lengthwise into 1/4 inch-thick slices (about 4 to 5 slices).
- In an 8 inch cast-iron frying pan, heat the oil till smoking.
- Add in the plantains and fry 3 to 5 min on each side or possibly till brown.
- Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Mound the rice on a plate or possibly a platter and serve with the fried plantains on top.
- "Seasons of My Heart, A Culinary Journey Through Oaxaca, Mexico" by Susana Trilling
