RECIPES
Boniato Guacamole with Plantain Chips
A great way to add texture and flavor to a classic that never fails.
Serving
2 peopleTime
10 minutesDifficulty
easy - mediumINGREDIENTS
For the Guacamole
1 pc mango
1 pc avocado
1/2 pc lemon
1 pc boniato
1 tsp salt
1 cup water
1 small bunch cilantro
For the Plantain Chips
1 pc plantain
1 cup frying oil
1 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS
Guacamole:
1) Peel and scoop avocado into a bowl.
2) Chop cilantro very thinly.
3) Peel and cut boniato into small cubes.
4) In a small pot, boil water with 1 tsp of salt. Add boniato and cook for 5 minutes.
5) Add the juice of 1/2 lemon, salt, boniato and cilantro to avocado and whisk together.
Plantain Chips:
1) Peel the plantains with a knife.
2) Using a Mandoline or with a sharp knife, slice the plantains lengthwise.
3) Heat the oil to 350 to 375F.
4) Add plantains to the hot oil; be careful not to overcrowd to keep them from sticking together.
5) Fry until the chips get a golden color.
6) Remove the chips from the oil and drain on paper towels.
7) Sprinkle with salt and let them cool down.