Arañitas
HB-4219 · Hand-built original · Puerto Rican
Arañitas are Puerto Rican fritters of shredded green plantain seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, fried in small clumps until crisp and golden. Their shredded edges, which resemble little spiders' legs, give the dish its name.
Puerto RicanAppetizer40 min6 Servings256 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free
Main ingredient: green plantains
Pairs well with: mojito sauce, mayo-ketchup
Servings:6quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 3 green plantains
- 2 teaspoons crushed garlic or powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- oil for frying
Method
- Cut off each end of the plantains and run a knife along the outside curve, cutting into the thickness of the peel. Peel the plantains and cut them in half.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Shred the plantains, place the shreds in a bowl of garlic-salted water, and let them soak up the garlic flavor.
- Drain the shreds in a colander, then place them on a paper towel to drain the excess water.
- Fry the shredded plantain in 1-tablespoon clumps for 4–5 minutes, until bright yellow, turning with tongs; do not over-fry or they will burn.
- Drain on paper towels and add salt or more garlic salt to taste. Serve as an appetizer or side dish.
Prep: 20 minutes · Cook: 20 minutes · Total: 40 minutes
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
256 kcalCalories