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Plantain Rolls

Caribbean · Side · Medium

Plantain Rolls

Total
7 hr 5 min
Prep
6 hr 30 min
Serves
6
Calories
300
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Golden strips of ripe plantain curl around a savory salt cod filling, with parsley and a little lime to balance their caramelized sweetness.

Sweet and salty meet in plantain rolls, where soft fried fruit wraps around flakes of seasoned cod. Long slices give enough room for a small spoonful of filling, and a toothpick keeps each roll together on the platter.

Choose yellow plantains with black patches that still feel firm. Very ripe fruit turns fragile in the pan; green plantains stay too stiff to roll around the filling.

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Method

  1. Cover thin pieces of salt cod with cold water and refrigerate for , changing the water 3 times. Drain and simmer in fresh water over low heat for until the fish flakes easily. Taste a flake; if still very salty, repeat in fresh water. Drain, remove any bones and flake.

  2. Heat 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion for until soft, then garlic for . Stir in cod and black pepper for until hot. Remove from heat and add lime juice and half the parsley.

  3. Peel plantains and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium heat until a plantain edge sizzles when dipped in.

  4. Fry plantain strips in 3 batches for per side until golden and soft enough to bend. Drain on paper towels and let cool just enough to handle.

  5. Place a small spoonful of cod filling at one end of each plantain strip. Roll gently and secure with a toothpick. Arrange on a platter and scatter with remaining parsley.

Forkue tips

  • Taste a small cooked flake of cod before making the filling; if it is still strongly salty, simmer it again in fresh water.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate rolls for up to 2 days. Warm in a covered baking dish at 325°F until hot; they will be softer than freshly fried. Make the cod filling a day ahead for easier assembly.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

300Calories
15gProtein
30gCarbs
14gFat

Plantain Rolls: FAQ

Can I use fresh cod?

Yes. Poach fresh cod until it flakes easily, then season the filling with salt to taste because fresh fish lacks salt cod’s seasoning.

Why do the plantains break when rolled?

They may be too thin, too ripe or overfried. Cut even strips and roll while still warm and flexible, using less filling if necessary.

How do I store and reheat Plantain Rolls?

Refrigerate rolls for up to 2 days. Warm in a covered baking dish at 325°F until hot; they will be softer than freshly fried. Make the cod filling a day ahead for easier assembly.

How long does Plantain Rolls take?

About 7 hr 5 min in total: 6 hr 30 min prep and 35 min cooking.

What do I need to make Plantain Rolls?

The key ingredients are plantains, onion, garlic, lime juice and parsley, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Plantain Rolls?

Taste a small cooked flake of cod before making the filling; if it is still strongly salty, simmer it again in fresh water.

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