Plantains with Caviar and Black Bean Puree

Health score
4%
Plantains with Caviar and Black Bean Puree
120 min.
6
265kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your culinary repertoire with an exquisite side dish, look no further than our Plantains with Caviar and Black Bean Puree. This delightful recipe combines the sweet, starchy goodness of perfectly fried plantains with the rich and luxurious flavors of caviar, creating an unforgettable fusion of tastes and textures. Imagine serving a dish that not only tantalizes the palate but also captivates the eye—golden plantains topped with the luxurious gleam of black and golden caviar.

The preparation may seem intricate, but don’t be intimidated! The process begins with frying ripe plantains until golden and crispy, then transforming them into a delightful canvas for the star toppings. Complementing this dish is our homemade black bean puree, which offers a comforting, creamy layer that beautifully balances the rich flavors of the caviar. Cooking the beans slowly with aromatic spices ensures a deep flavor that invites your guests to savor every bite.

Perfect for dinner parties or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Plus, with a relatively modest caloric count of 265 kcal per serving, you can indulge without guilt. So roll up your sleeves, put on your chef's hat, and prepare to delight your taste buds with this extraordinary creation. Your journey to culinary greatness awaits!

Ingredients

  • cup enough to fill a skillet to a depth of 1 inch 
  • tablespoon golden caviar 
  • tablespoon caviar black
  • 0.5 cup black beans dried
  • ounces ham hock 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • pot
  • slotted spoon
  • chefs knife
  • cleaver

Directions

  1. PLANTAINS AND CAVIAR
  2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat to 375 degrees.
  3. Add plantain slices, in batches if necessary, without crowding the skillet. Fry until lightly golden, about two minutes.
  4. Remove with a slotted spoon and repeat until all slices are fried. Using the side of a cleaver or large chefs knife, gently flatten the slices to a thickness of 3/8 inch. (Can be prepared to this point up to 8 hours in advance and kept covered on a plate at room temperature.) Re-fry slices until golden, another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.To serve, arrange 3 to 4 plantain slices on each plate. Spoon sour cream, black bean puree, and black and golden caviar over slices.
  6. Garnish with slices of red onion.BLACK BEAN PUREECook carrot, onion, ham hock, black beans, thyme and water in a small pot over low heat, covered until beans are soft, 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  7. Drain. Discard ham hock and any water.Puree beans in a processor until smooth, with slight chunks. Prepare beans no more than one day in advance. Reheat, in the top of a double-boiler for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Calories265kcal
Protein20.81%
Fat20.46%
Carbs58.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
10.029565336912%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
2.49mg
Delphinidin
2.99mg
Malvidin
1.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:265.33kcal
13.27%
Fat:6.01g
9.25%
Saturated Fat:1.7g
10.61%
Carbohydrates:38.85g
12.95%
Net Carbohydrates:35.11g
12.77%
Sugar:2.81g
3.12%
Cholesterol:78.17mg
26.06%
Sodium:1198.29mg
52.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.77g
27.53%
Vitamin B12:2.13µg
35.56%
Vitamin B1:0.44mg
29.45%
Folate:77.11µg
19.28%
Iron:3.2mg
17.77%
Magnesium:60.43mg
15.11%
Fiber:3.74g
14.94%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.15%
Vitamin B3:2.3mg
11.5%
Potassium:385.01mg
11%
Selenium:7.5µg
10.72%
Phosphorus:94.88mg
9.49%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.84%
Copper:0.16mg
8.02%
Calcium:54.42mg
5.44%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.19%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.66%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.02%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.06%
Vitamin A:99.28IU
1.99%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.57%
Source:SippitySup