Description

Root Vegetable Chips are a nice alternative to potato chips and they go great with your favorite salsa.

Ingredients

• 1  Each Large green plantain sliced thin
1
• 1  Each Batata(caribbean sweet potato) sliced paper thin
2
• 1  Each Malanga(taro) sliced paper thin
3
•  As Needed Oil for frying
4

Directions

1. To peel the plantain, put the whole plantain in warm water for about 20 minutes.
2. Cut off boths ends of the plantain and use the tip off a sharp knife to make three long slits from one end to the other.
3. At this point you should be able to peel the plantain using a towel to avoid your fingers from discoloring from the plantain.
4. Peel the other vegetables.
5. Cut the plantain lengthwise and the other vegetables diagonally.
6. Heat oil in a deep fryer according to manufacture's instructions, about 365 degrees.
7. Or use a deep heavy bottom pot using a frying thermometer heat oil to 365-370 degrees.
8. fry vegetables in batches try not to over crowd the pot until they turn golden brown.
9. Drain on paper towels sprinkle with salt, transfer to a bowl or platter for serving.