Grilled Plantains With Mojo
Serves: 4
Carole Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
48
Sweetness
48
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds3 cloves
Garlic (minced about 1 tablespoon)1 cup
Lime Juice (fresh)1 tsp
Kosher SaltDirections:
1
Toast the cumin seeds in a small skillet over high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds
2
Grind the seeds in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle
3
Heat the olive oil and garlic along with the toasted cumin over medium-high heat and cook until garlic begins to sizzle, about 2 minutes
4
Put in a non-reactive bowl and stir in lime juice, oregano, salt, pepper, and jalapeno
5
Preheat stove top or outdoor grill to high heat
6
Cut plantains in half lengthwise and brush lightly with olive oil
7
Place on grill, skin-side down, and cook until soft about 3 to 4 minutes per side
8
Transfer to a platter and serve with the mojo sauce