Magic Plantain Tortillas Recipe
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Magic Plantain Tortillas Recipe
Description
The Magic Plantain Tortillas Recipe uses firm, unripe plantains as the base ingredient. The plantains are softened either by microwaving with the peel on until blackened or by boiling large chunks before peeling. Once softened, the peels are removed and the flesh is processed with salt until it forms a tight dough. This dough is portioned into small balls, rolled flat between plastic sheets, and cooked briefly on a hot nonstick skillet until blisters appear.
The resulting tortillas have a soft, slightly chewy texture and subtle natural sweetness from the plantains. The cooking process replaces the need for wheat flour, making these tortillas suitable for those avoiding gluten. Their relatively neutral flavor allows them to accompany a variety of dishes, such as beans, meats, or vegetables.
Possible methods include using a tortilla press covered with plastic for shaping. The dough may require resting if too moist before shaping to achieve the correct consistency. This preparation technique balances moisture and firmness, ensuring the tortillas cook evenly without falling apart.
Ingredients
- 3 large plantain firm & unripened (bright green or yellow
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Score the plantains by cutting a long line through the peel from tip to tip. Microwave for 6-7 minutes. (The peels with turn black in the microwave.)
- Carefully remove the peels and place the plantain flesh in a food processor. Discard the peels. Add the salt, then cover the food processor and turn on high until the plantains chop into tiny pieces and eventually form a tight ball of dough. This takes a few minutes, so don't worry if it looks like it's not coming together.
- Once the dough has formed, press it into a rectangle and cut it into 12 equal pieces. Then roll each piece into a ball.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap on the counter and smooth it flat. Then place one plantain dough ball on the plastic and cover it with another piece of plastic. Roll the dough out into a flat 5- to 6-inch circle. It's okay if it's not perfect.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot add the plantain tortilla to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute per side, until blisters form. Continue rolling and cooking the tortillas until they are finished.
- Store the tortillas in an airtight container for up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Using a tortilla press covered with plastic helps to shape tortillas evenly.
- Alternatively to microwaving, plantains can be boiled in large pieces for 25 minutes before peeling.
- If the dough is too wet to form balls, let it rest for 20 minutes before processing again to dry it out slightly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12tortillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tortilla | |
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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