Plantain Puff Puffs
Plantain puff puffs combine two of San Francisco chef Simileoluwa Adebajo's favorite things: fried plantains and puff puffs (Nigeria's nutmeg-scented fried dough). For the best flavor, be sure to use overripe plantains, which will have completely black or mottled black skin.
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Deep-fry or candy thermometer
Tip
Find plantains at large supermarkets or Latin markets. A ripe plantain has black-yellow skin; for this recipe they should be heavily mottled or mostly black. To peel, slice off both ends and cut into 3-inch lengths. Using the tip of a paring knife, cut 4 lengthwise slits along each piece. Soak in ice water for 3 to 5 minutes to loosen the skin. Remove from the water and peel.