Mariangeles:


Yes na.
The smaller cuts taste sweeter due to longer caramelization.
They take longer to fry too.

Mariangeles:




No, I haven't, but from what I've seen, I'll definitely love those places.
Especially Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire.




They're mostly Nigerians, that's why, and Nigerians hardly like trying something different.



Okay.
If you have enough olive oil to deep fry your plantains on medium to low heat, you're good to go. I doubt it'll affect the taste of the plantains negatively.

Do you know (quality) palm oil is one of my favorite for frying plantains? It give it a certain traditional taste.

Konquest:

These are interesting feedbacks here.

Yes, indeed! Abidjan in Cote d'Ivoire is a VERY beautiful commercial city. That's why it's called the "Paris of Africa" for many years now. I first visited Abidjan by a commercial aircraft in the late 1980s and that country has maintained the proper planning with well-maintained majorly French and Japanese cars, wide boulevards and well-planned residential and commercial districts. They speak French and their indigenous languages such as Baoule (Baoules are directly related ancestrally to the famous Akan people who live right across the border in Ghana) but a significant number of them also speak conversational English. You should visit Cote d'Ivoire on holiday someday to get a hang of what I'm saying here. A massive population of Yoruba folks (from Ejigbo in Osun State and Oyo State, etc), for over 130 years now, have lived in Cote d'Ivoire and engaged in international trading and other occupations as well. Over 2.8 million of them live there and some have since become citizens of Cote d'Ivoire. They constitute the largest group out of about 3 million folks of Nigerian descent in that country based on dates from the Nigerian Embassy in Abidjan.

So, being a Gen Z chef or foodie that you are, I know that experimentation is the norm for you and others. Regardless, the preponderance of the #5 classic fried plantain diagonal cut ISN'T just because it's the major choice for folks of Nigerian descent, but it's the major "default setting" for sliced dodo in many tropical countries where plantains are naturally grown such as Jamaica, Philippines, etc.

As for the use of olive oil (or any other healthy one like canola oil), a little quantity of about 100 mls in the fry pan is the best OR you can air fry the sliced plantain placed in a rack for about 15 minutes at 380°F (or 180°C) to get your dodo. Deep frying requires more oil use but then it fries faster and you may not have to turn the other side over with deep frying.

Indeed, you've got great taste buds @Mariangeles, I noticed that too... palm oil has a distinct taste when used to fry plantains and when added to beans cooked in the pressure cooker than any other. I had to switch to olive oil back in the day when I started reading about some health concerns about excessive intake or use of palm oil.

However, current medical research indicates that cholesterol isn't the primary cause of heart attacks or cardiac arrests but that cholesterol travels to the site of the existing damage in the heart to repair the damage. The research further indicates that the human body actually needs cholesterol from oils (such as palm oil) to synthesize other enzymes in the body for optimal health. This is why they say that majority of those who have heart attacks actually have NORMAL blood cholesterol. I found all that new medical research to be very insightful.


Last but not least, enjoy the videos below... With "Love From Jamaica," some air frying experience and more:


How to Fry Sweet Plantains (Jamaica 1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-P0hestBwA

How to Fry Sweet Plantains (Jamaica 2)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y0fUiMtt1s

Air Fryer Sweet Plantains

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKsdZFhxDCY?si=e3lbcBn2W4C79FHV
18 Nov, 2021


=>https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/crispy-homemade-fries-made-with-olive-oil


Ciao.

Mariangeles:
You're very interesting and full of knowledge, Mr Konquest.
Thanks for the videos.
I'll surely watch them.

Konquest:

My pleasure @Mariaangeles.

Most of the thread topics that you've been creating are stimulating and those who have the power of "discernment" are able to gain new insights from your posts.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Ciao.

We4all:
The only cut I am used to is NO 5.

HopeVictor:
I love all the cuts


Number 1 and 4 as plantain chips specially taken in the afternoon.

Number 5 with eggs perfect for breakfast plus a cup of cowbell coffee.

Number 2 with soft beans.

Number 3 with hot jollof rice.

kelmicheal:
op take time o I thought you referring to hair cut styles