A jug of Kikkoman less sodium soy sauce beside a plate of fried plantains and a small bowl of dipping sauce on a patterned cloth.

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Crispy Plantains with Pepper Sofrito

Name: Crispy Plantains with Pepper Sofrito
Ingredients: Vegetarian

Serves 8

Ingredients

Crispy Plantains
4 plantains, peeled and cut into ¾-inch slices
1 quart grapeseed oil
Kosher salt

Pepper Sofrito
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces red onion, finely chopped
1 ounce garlic, finely chopped
12 ounces poblano peppers, seeded and cut into small dice
12 ounces red bell peppers, seeded and cut into small dice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 ounces Kikkoman® Rice Vinegar
2 ounces Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce
2 ounces honey
Kosher salt to taste

Directions

To prepare plantains, fry in batches in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined tray.  
One at a time, place each plantain piece between parchment paper on a cutting board and smash using the back of a pot.  
Working with 4 to 5 smashed plantain pieces at a time, place back into hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain again and season heavily with salt.  
To prepare sofrito, heat oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic and sweat for 2 minutes. Add peppers and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes; add oregano and cumin.  
Stir in vinegar, soy sauce and honey and bring to a rapid simmer. Remove from heat and season with salt. Let cool.  
Serve with crispy plantains.