Cameroon

Plantain Chips

-10 plantains
-1 liter of peanut oil (or other frying oil) - (use enough oil to fry)
-1 tsp of salt
-1 small onion, grated
-2 cubes of maggi (vegetables stock)


1) Peel and wash plantains, slice into rounds.
2) Put 2 Tbsp water in a dish. Add salt, maggi, and onion. Add plantains and mix well.
3) Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the plantains in a single layer - don't overcrowd. Fry in batches if necessary.
4) Cook on one side until crisp. Turn and cook other side. 
5) Remove plantains, drain on paper towels, serve.


Source: http://www.africancooking.org/Recipes/plantainschips