The best fried plantain & beef strip recipe

Fried plantains are a delicious and popular dish in many cuisines, served with beef strips, it’s transformed into a simple, easy to make, glorious dish. Just follow this recipe:

Ingredients:

• Ripe plantains (yellow with black spots)
• Vegetable oil for frying
• all purpose flour
• 1 lb. beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced into strips
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Green, yellow & red bell peppers
• Fresh coriander

Instructions:

Plantain;

1. Select Ripe Plantains:
   Choose ripe plantains with yellow skin and some black spots. Ripe plantains are sweeter and have a softer texture.
2. Peel and Slice:

• Cut off the ends of the plantains.
• Make a shallow cut along the length of the plantain and peel off the skin.
• Cut the plantains into diagonal slices or rounds, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Pat each slice of plantain with flour and place separately on a tray. Make sure you remove the extra flour on each slice of plantain before frying. The flour avoids the plantain from becoming glossy after frying.

3.Heat Oil:

• Pour enough vegetable oil into a frying pan to submerge the plantain slices.
• Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).

4.Fry the Plantains:

• Carefully add the plantain slices to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
• Fry the plantains for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried plantains to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Beef strips;

1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Add the sliced beef strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for a few hours for better flavor absorption.
3. Heat 3 table spoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add the marinated beef strips to the hot pan. Cook while stirring until the beef is ready. Don’t forget to add salt to your taste.
5. Once the beef strips are cooked, add thinly sliced bell peppers( mix colors-yellow, red and green), toss for 1minute or 2 then turn off the heat.
6. Add finely chopped coriander to the mixture and cover the pan for 1minute before serving.

1. Serve:

• Dress your plate with the fried plantain on one side, and your beef strips on the other and enjoy. Use this recipe for a quick lunch or dinner, or only the plantain as a snack anytime of the day or a side dish. You can pair up the beef strips with a bowl of rice, noodles, steamed sweet potatoes or pumpkin.