18/09/2011 by admin.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup water
oil for frying

Preparation:

• Mix all ingredients together, adding just enough cold water to make a stiff dough.
• Knead and divide into six portions.
• Roll each portion with your hands into a log shape and squeeze lightly to flatten.
• Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the festivals until golden brown, about 4 minutes each.

Remove excess oil on kitchen towel before serving.

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18/09/2011 by admin.

Ingredients:

3 ripe plantains
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon nutmeg
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Preparation:

• Wash plantains and cut into thirds; leaving the skin on. Place the pieces in a medium pan with water; cover, and bring to a boil.
• Cook until the flesh is soft, about 15 minutes
• Drain and peel the plantains and transfer to a large bowl.
• Mash to a smooth consistency and add the baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
• Mix well.
• Using your hands, form small, thin cakes about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Heat oil in large skillet until very hot.
• Fry the cakes until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Sprinkle with sugar and serve as a starter or dessert.

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18/09/2011 by admin.

Ingredient:

4 firm-ripe plantains
vegetable oil (deep fried)
1 tablespoon cinnamon or nutmeg
1 Tablespoon Vanilla

Preparation:

• Peel plantain by making 2 incisions on opposite sides of the plantain skin and then peel.
• Sliced lengthwise full size, but the smaller diagonal or half slices are easier to fry.
• Heat enough oil to cover plantain over medium heat in a large frying pan and add the sliced plantains.
• Fry plantains until golden brown.
• Place fried plantains on a paper towel and dry off any excess oil.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg and vanilla to taste.

Serve with an ice cold fruit punch drink (none alcohol).

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