Fried Plantain Soup
Yield: 6 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 3 hours (stock) + 10 minutes (frying)
Ingredients
- 2 litres vegetable broth
- 1 large green plantain, peeled and sliced into 2.5 cm rounds
- 30 ml olive or peanut oil
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Nutritional yeast (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a rich vegetable stock using onions, parsley, garlic, and seasoning. Keep warm.
- Fry plantain slices in hot oil until golden on both sides. Remove and flatten slightly with a pestle or spatula.
- Return plantains to hot oil, fry 1 minute more per side until crispy.
- Add fried plantains to hot stock, sprinkle with fresh coriander, and top with nutritional yeast if desired.
- Serve hot.