Spicy Plantain Chips (Chilli Willies)

• 2 large green plantains
• vegetable oil for frying
• coarse sea salt
• large pinch of chilli powder

Dipping Sauce:

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp paprika

To Make:

1. Green plantains can be difficult to peel - here is how you do it. Fill a sink with warm-hottish water. Cut the ends off the plantains , make 3-4 slits lengthways through the skin, then leave to soak in the water for 20-25 minutes. Once soaked, you can easily peel them by running your fingers under the skin. Slice the plantains 0.3cm thick

2. Half fill a deep fat fryer or deep heavy based saucepan with the oil and heat it to 180C.

3. Drop the plantains slices, a few at a time, into the oil and fry until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper; season with salt and a touch of chilli powder, toss gently

4. Mix sour cream and paprika thoroughly.

5. Serve with dipping sauce.