Recipe(tried): Shredded Green Plantain Fritters (Aranitas de Platano) for Coco

SHREDDED GREEN PLANTAIN FRITTERS
(ARA ITAS DE PLATANO)

6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided use
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
3 medium green plantains, peeled
salt and black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons corn or vegetable oil (for frying)

Combine 4 tablespoons of the butter with the garlic and brandy and set aside.

Coarsely grate the plantains into a bowl and season with the salt and pepper to taste. Heat the oil in a skillet until it is hot but not smoking.

Press 1/4 cup of the grated plantain at a time in your hands to form a small patty.

Fry in the hot oil until golden brown, turning once to make sure it cooks evenly. Repeat with the remaining aranitas.

TO SERVE:
Arrange the aranitas on a platter and brush with the melted butter sauce or serve it alongside for guests to dip the ara itas.

Servings: 8-10