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Step 1
Using a sharp knife, cut a shallow line down the length of the plantain and peel back the skin.
Step 2
Chop the plantain into small cubes of about 1 inch size.
Step 3
Grate the ginger into a large bowl then add in chopped garlic and chopped onions.
Step 4
Now in the bowl blend in your cayenne pepper, anise seed, nutmeg and salt. Mix well.
Step 5
Next add in your plantain cubes and toss to coat in the spice mix. Leave to rest for 30 minutes.
Step 6
In a deep skillet, add enough oil to slightly submerge the plantains and heat to 350 degrees F.
Step 7
Separate the plantain into batches so that each lot can fry without touching one another. This is crucial to achieving the right texture.
Step 8
Now for each batch, add into the skillet to brown, turning once during the process. It should take about 5 minutes per batch.
Step 9
Use a strainer ladle to remove the plantains from the pan and rest on a plate covered with paper towels.
Step 10
Lightly dab the plantains with paper towels to soak up any excess oil and serve immediately.