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Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• plantain

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Peel plantains. Cut in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise into thin pieces.
3. 3 Working in batches, fry plantains in the hot oil until browned and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By Donna

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• cauliflower
• salt
• egg
• vegetable oil
• all-purpose flour
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Toss cauliflower florets with salt in a bowl.
3. 3 Whisk egg and vegetable oil together in a separate bowl. Whisk in flour and milk until batter is smooth.
4. 4 Working in batches, drop cauliflower florets into batter; stir to coat.
5. 5 Working in batches, gently lower battered cauliflower into preheated oil; fry until florets rise to the top and float, 2 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn pieces over and continue frying until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried cauliflower to a paper towel-lined plate.

By mnmoose5

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• poblano chile pepper
• queso asadero
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Stem, core, and seed peppers; discard stems, cores, and seeds.
2. 2 Heat a large, heavy-duty skillet over high heat. Add peppers; cook until blistered and blackened, flipping frequently until tender.
3. 3 Transfer peppers to a paper bag, fold top closed, and steam to loosen skin, about 3 minutes. Rinse peppers under cold water to remove as much skin as possible; set aside.
4. 4 Heat about ½ inch oil in a separate large heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 5 Insert 1 thick piece cheese into each pepper; secure opening with toothpicks. Coat peppers in flour.
6. 6 Lower peppers carefully into hot oil in the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and fry until cheese melts and coating is golden and firm, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.

By Holly B

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• onion
• white rice
• chicken broth
• picante sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Add rice; cook and stir until rice begins to turn golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in chicken broth and picante sauce.
5. 5 Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

By Angela Sims

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• long-grain white rice
• water
• butter
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Rinse rice using a fine-mesh strainer, gently stirring by hand, until water runs somewhat clear.
3. 3 Thoroughly drain rice and place in a 8-cup microwave safe bowl or container; add water, butter or oil, and salt.
4. 4 Microwave uncovered on HIGH until water is mostly absorbed and some steam holes appear on the surface, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. 5 Cover tightly with microwave safe plastic wrap, lid, or plate; microwave on HIGH for 4 more minutes until rice is tender and water is fully absorbed. Let stand, covered, for 6 minutes.
6. 6 Uncover; fluff and taste rice using a fork. If rice is not yet tender, cover and microwave on HIGH in 1-minute intervals as needed until rice reaches desired consistency.
7. 7 Serve immediately.

By Tricia Manzanero

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• pineapple
• self-rising flour
• milk
• egg
• white sugar
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk pineapple, flour, milk, and egg together to form a light and fluffy batter.
3. 3 Bring reserved pineapple juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Add white sugar and stir to dissolve; lower heat. Simmer until thickened glaze forms, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Drop spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
5. 5 Drizzle glaze over fritters and dust with confectioners' sugar.

By William

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• sweet potato
• egg
• brown sugar
• all-purpose flour
• vanilla extract
• butter
• confectioners sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Place the shredded sweet potatoes into a colander and rinse with cold water; allow to dry.
2. 2 Whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, flour, and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in the sweet potatoes; mix well. Form into small patties.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry patties in batches until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Spread with butter; sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve hot.

By Jeremy

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• butternut squash
• flour
• sugar
• egg
• milk
• vanilla
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
2. 2 Stir butternut squash, flour, sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla together in a large bowl until combined. Pour squash mixture into the prepared baking pan.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the kugel comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

By kosher tx cook

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• russet potato
• corn flour
• cornmeal
• cajun seasoning
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place cut potatoes into a large bowl of cold water. Soak for 10 minutes. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the corn flour, corn meal, and Cajun seasoning. Shake the bag to blend. Drain the potatoes, but leave them wet. Place the fries in the plastic bag with the seasoning, and shake to coat.
2. 2 Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. 3 Cook fries in hot oil for 7 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the fryer to paper towels to drain. Season with a small amount of salt.

By SUNNYBC

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• summer squash
• onion
• all-purpose flour
• corn muffin mix
• egg
• baking powder
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
2. 2 Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then mash.
3. 3 Combine 2 cups mashed squash, onion, and eggs in a bowl. Combine flour, muffin mix, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; stir in squash mixture until thoroughly combined.
4. 4 Drop fritter mixture by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil; fry until evenly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

By JEANJELLYBEAN

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• russet potato
• onion
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear, then drain and squeeze dry. Place shreds in a bowl and mix in the onion, flour, and egg until evenly distributed.
3. 3 Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is sizzling hot, place potatoes into the pan in a 1/2-inch thick layer. Cover the whole bottom of the pan, or make separate piles like pancakes.
4. 4 Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip over and brown on the other side. It should take at least 5 minutes per side. If you are cooking them in one big piece, it can be cut into quarters for easier flipping.
5. 5 Remove from pan, and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By your mom

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• potato
• onion
• egg
• rolled oat
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Peel potatoes and finely grate. Set grated potatoes onto a clean kitchen towel, twist to close, and press most of the liquid out of the potatoes, leaving only a little moisture.
2. 2 Mix pressed potatoes, onion, egg, and oats in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet. Shape small potato pancakes with 2 spoons out of the potato mixture and set into the hot oil. Bake in batches until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adding more oil as necessary. Drain on paper towels before serving.

By Lena

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• all-purpose flour
• cornflake cereal
• baking powder
• salt
• black pepper
• white sugar
• milk
• green tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk flour, cornflakes, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar together in a shallow dish until well combined. Pour milk into a separate shallow dish.
3. 3 Gently press 1 tomato slice into flour mixture to coat on both sides; shake off excess. Dip into milk; press into flour mixture again. Place in a single layer on a plate; do not stack. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.
4. 4 Lower tomato slices carefully into the hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.

By Angela Stinnett

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• green bean
• water
• egg
• milk
• bread crumb
• chili powder
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine green beans and water in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until the beans are bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Cover with cold water and set aside.
3. 3 In one bowl, whisk egg and milk together. In a separate bowl, mix together bread crumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain green beans and toss with flour to coat, shaking off the excess. Dip beans into egg mixture and then into bread crumbs, coating thoroughly.
4. 4 Fry beans in batches so they are not touching. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

By Rinne77

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• sweet onion
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• milk
• egg
• bread crumb
• seasoned salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Slice onion into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place a wire rack over a sheet of aluminum foil.
3. 3 Prepare breading station by setting out 3 wide, shallow dishes. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in the first dish. Whisk milk and egg together in the second dish. Place bread crumbs in the third dish.
4. 4 Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, turning several times until fully coated with flour.
5. 5 Transfer to the egg mixture and use a fork to turn until coated. Lift onion with the fork and shake gently so excess liquid drips back into the dish.
6. 6 Place onion in the bread crumbs and turn several times to coat, scooping crumbs over the ring if necessary.
7. 7 Lift again with the fork, tap any excess bread crumbs back into the dish, and place on the wire rack while you prepare the remaining onion rings.
8. 8 Deep-fry 3 to 4 onion rings at a time in the preheated oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels while you deep-fry the remaining rings.
9. 9 Sprinkle with seasoning salt before serving.

By JeanieMomof3

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• water
• salt
• cornmeal
• white sugar
• edam cheese
• ketchup
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in cornmeal and sugar. Return to medium heat; cook stirring constantly until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and stir in Edam cheese until well blended.
2. 2 Roll tablespoonfuls of cornmeal mixture into balls. Then roll balls into small fat sticks about 3 inches long. In a medium bowl, mix ketchup and mayonnaise to make a dipping sauce. Set aside.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully place some cornmeal sticks into hot oil so they are not crowded. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

By CFUCHSLAO

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• ✓ oil
• potato
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• onion
• salt
• pear
• brown sugar
• goat cheese
• sherry vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place shredded potatoes in cheesecloth and wring out any excess moisture.
2. 2 Mix potatoes, eggs, flour, onion, and salt together in a bowl.
3. 3 Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers. Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing each down to form a pancake. Cook latkes until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to paper towels to drain.
4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pears in hot oil and sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar over pears. Cook pears until browned and sugar is melted, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
5. 5 Place latkes on a serving platter. Top each latke with 1 round of goat cheese and a pear. Sprinkle brown sugar on the pears and drizzle sherry vinegar over the top.

By Mark Dungey

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• zucchini
• salt
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Combine zucchini and salt in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes. Pour mixture onto a clean dish towel or cheesecloth and squeeze to drain completely.
2. 2 Whisk egg in a bowl and add flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in drained zucchini and mix well.
3. 3 Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat. Add batter by the tablespoon. Cook fritters until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve immediately with sour cream.

By VeggieCravings

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• white sugar
• soy sauce
• white wine
• chicken broth
• tofu
• salt
• pepper
• cornstarch
• onion
• tomato
• green bean
• bamboo shoot
• chicken broth
• cornstarch
• water

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, stir together the white sugar, soy sauce, white wine and 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Set the sauce aside.
2. 2 Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, and cut into cubes. Season the cubes with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cornstarch over them on all sides.
3. 3 Heat a little more than 1 inch of oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. If you have a deep-fryer, fill to the recommended level, and heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When the oil is hot, add the tofu, and fry until golden brown on all sides. Turn occasionally. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
4. 4 In a separate skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and green beans; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until they begin to break apart, about 4 minutes. Add the bamboo shoots, and stir to blend.
5. 5 Stir the sauce into the skillet with the beans, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the liquid starts to evaporate too much, stir in up to 1 cup of chicken broth.
6. 6 Mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and water until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir this into the sauce in the skillet. Simmer, stirring gently, until the sauce clears and thickens. Add the fried tofu, and stir to coat with the sauce.

By SHARONLIN

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• brown sugar
• banana
• lumpia wrapper
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Place brown sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each banana quarter in the brown sugar until coated. Wrap a lumpia wrapper around each coated banana, sealing the last edge to the roll using a spoon or your finger dipped in water. Repeat with the remaining bananas and wrappers.
3. 3 Working in batches, fry lumpia in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked lumpia to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Some sugar may leak out the sides of the lumpia while cooling.

By Mina

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• banana
• spring roll wrapper
• brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer or large cast-iron skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Peel bananas, and slice them in half lengthwise, then crosswise into fourths. Place one piece of banana diagonally across the corner of a spring roll wrapper, and sprinkle with brown sugar to taste. Roll from the corner to the center, then fold top and bottom corners in, and continue rolling. Dip your finger in water and brush the last edge to seal. Repeat with remaining banana pieces.
3. 3 Fry a few banana rolls at a time in the hot oil until evenly browned. Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve hot or cold.

By BINEVE

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• cream cheese
• white sugar
• cinnamon
• wonton wrapper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix cream cheese, 8 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a bowl until well blended. Spoon 1 teaspoonful of the filling into each wonton wrapper. Fold the wonton like a triangle and seal 2 edges together with water; squeeze the sides together to lock out the air. Wet the ends of the triangle; fold into the center 1 at a time.
3. 3 Place the filled wontons carefully into the oil; cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 2 minutes. Turn wontons over and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
4. 4 Mix 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of fried wontons.

By Jennelle

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• rhubarb
• sugar
• all-purpose flour
• wonton wrapper

Instructions

1. 1 Place rhubarb into a blender or the bowl of a food processor; blend until liquefied. Pour rhubarb purée into a large bowl; stir in sugar and flour until smooth.
2. 2 Lay a few wonton wrappers on a clean surface; keep a small bowl of water nearby for dipping your fingertips. Place a generous spoonful rhubarb mixture in centers of wrappers. Dip your finger in water; brush onto wrapper edges to moisten. Fold wrappers into a triangle to seal. Moisten insides of 2 corners; press them against top corner to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. 3 Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry wontons in hot oil, in batches, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain using a slotted spoon. Serve warm.

By Sumehra

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• cream cheese
• jalapeno pepper
• wonton wrapper
• sweet chili sauce

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese and jalapeño peppers. Arrange wonton wrappers a few at a time on a clean dry surface. Set a cup or small bowl of water nearby. Place about a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture onto the center of each wrapper. Moisten your fingertip in the bowl of water and trace the edges of wonton wrappers. Fold into triangles or follow directions on the package for desired shapes. This part can be done ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen.
2. 2 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When hot, fry wontons a few at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with all wontons, then serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

By Billy Goat

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• cream cheese
• crabmeat
• garlic powder
• paprika
• water chestnut
• wonton wrapper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan.
2. 2 Mix cream cheese, crabmeat, water chestnuts, garlic powder, and paprika together in a medium bowl.
3. 3 Place about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten wrapper edges with water, fold over the mixture, and pinch to seal.
4. 4 Working in small bathces, fry wontons until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

By lavaun

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• canola oil
• red curry paste
• shallot
• garlic
• sardine
• coconut cream

Instructions

1. 1 Heat canola oil in a skillet. Stir in red curry paste; cook and stir 3 to 5 seconds. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant. Add sardines; cook and stir until skins slightly browned and coated in paste mixture. Gently stir in coconut cream; toss to coat sardines. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

By Cyn

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• teriyaki sauce
• garlic
• ginger
• red pepper flakes
• chicken breast
• aluminum foil

Instructions

1. 1 Mix teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl. Stir chicken into marinade to coat.
2. 2 Cover the bowl and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
3. 3 Place a piece of chicken in the center of a foil square. Fold the square tightly over chicken in a triangular shape. Fold open edges over chicken to enclose completely, pressing together tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Discard marinade.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Carefully add packets to oil, frying in batches if necessary, until chicken is tender and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain packets on paper towels and allow to cool slightly.
6. 6 To serve, tear open packets along sealed edges.

By witchywoman

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• mirin
• miso paste
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• lime
• salmon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk mirin, miso, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice together in a bowl or high-rimmed tray. Immerse salmon fillets in the marinade. Marinate for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Heat a well oiled grill pan over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets, reserving marinade in the bowl. Cook, flipping as needed, until grill marks form, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
4. 4 Place salmon fillets onto a baking sheet and spoon reserved marinade over each fillet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes.

By Ethan Block

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• butter
• celery
• chicken breast
• hot pepper sauce
• cheddar cheese
• salt
• pepper
• wonton wrapper

Instructions

1. 1 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the celery in the melted butter until slightly soft, about 5 minutes; transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken, hot sauce, and Cheddar cheese to the cooked celery and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
2. 2 Separate and place the wonton wrappers onto your work surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture onto the center of each wrapper. Use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly moisten the edges of the wonton wrappers with water. Fold one corner of the wrapper over the filling onto the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press the edges together to seal.
3. 3 Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or deep pan to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Deep-fry several wontons at a time, turning as needed, until lightly browned. Remove to drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

By Ashley L

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• sesame seed
• miso paste
• mirin
• soy sauce
• ginger
• honey
• salmon fillet

Instructions

1. 1 Toast sesame seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Watch them closely and remove from heat once sesame seeds are a golden brown. Set aside.
2. 2 Combine miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, ginger, and honey in a small bowl. Mix well. Stir in toasted sesame seeds.
3. 3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking pan with foil and lightly grease with oil.
4. 4 Coat salmon well in the miso sauce and place skin-side up on the baking pan.
5. 5 Broil in the preheated oven, watching closely, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

By A Day In the Kitchen