Best Plantain Omelet Recipes

Sweet Plantain Omelet with Fried Bread and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce: Tortilla de Maduros con Pan Frito y Salsa Criolla image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound all-purpose flour
3 ounces powdered milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
4 ounces solid vegetable shortening
1 cup ice water
Olive oil, for frying dough, plus 4 tablespoons
9 eggs
Salt and pepper
2 medium ripe plantain
3 large Spanish onions, sliced
2 red peppers, roasted and sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro

Steps:

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, powdered milk, salt, and baking powder. On a flat surface, make a well with the combined dry ingredients. Place the shortening and 1 cup of water in the well. Working your way inward, start to work the shortening and dry ingredients into a dough. When dough is no longer sticky, cover with oiled plastic wrap and let the dough res for 1 hour.
On flat floured surface, roll out the dough to a circle about 1/2-inch thick. Using a 3-inch cookie cutter, cut round pieces from the dough.
Heat up about 2 inches of oil at 350 degrees, and then fry the dough for about 1 minute on each side until they puff. Place in a warm oven only until the omelet is ready.
Whisk the eggs in a small bowl with a sprinkle each of salt and pepper.
Cut plantains on a bias and fry in very hot oil until golden on both sides, then remove from oil and set aside.
In a separate pan, saute 2 onions in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for about 2 minutes then add the fried plantains and pour the eggs in. Turn the heat down to low and cook for about 8 minutes or until the top is almost thoroughly cooked. Flip the omelet over and cook for about 6 more minutes. Saute the remaining onion in 3 tablespoons of oil, add the roasted peppers, garlic, and cilantro. Cook until tender then puree and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cut omelet into 4 equal quarters and serve on top of pepper sauce with the fried bread.

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Provided by Susie D.

Categories Eggs

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 yellow plantain
5 eggs
2 Tbsp green onion, minced
2 Tbsp cilantro, minced and divided
1/4 c ham, small diced
1/2 c grated mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c oil for frying

Steps:

1. Heat small non stick skillet and fry the thin slices of plantains on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
2. Beat the eggs until fluffy and golden. Stir in the green onions, 1 T of the cilantro, salt and pepper.
3. Lightly grease the nonstick pan. Add three tablespoons of the egg mix and swirl to coat the surface. Place some of the fried plantain on the eggs then sprinkle with half of the ham and cheese. Repeat layers in the same order.
4. Cover and cook over medium heat until set. Approx 10-12 minutes. Turn the omelet in the pan. Cover and cook 2-4 minutes until second side is set. Remove from heat.
5. Garnish with reserved 1 T of cilantro. Cut into wedges and serve!