Large skillet or frying pan for frying the plantains
Medium-sized skillet for cooking the scrambled eggs
Cutting board and knife for chopping vegetables
Spatula for flipping plantains and stirring eggs
Tongs for handling the hot plantains
Paper towels for draining excess oil from the plantains
Ingredients
8Ripe plantains
16Large Eggs
1/2cupdiced onions
1/2cupdiced bell peppers (any color)
1/4cupchopped scallions
Optional: Haitian epis or hot sauce, for added flavor
Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices, about 1/2-inch thick.
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices in batches until they are golden brown and tender, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain the fried plantains on paper towels and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Stir in the onions, bell peppers, scallions, garlic, salt, and pepper. If desired, add a spoonful of Haitian epis or a dash of hot sauce for added flavor.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are set to your desired level of doneness.
To serve, divide the fried plantains and scrambled eggs among 8 plates. Enjoy with avocado slices, a green salad, or crusty bread, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Use ripe, but not overripe, plantains for best resultsCut the plantains into even slices for even cookingTo make the dish spicier, add more hot peppers or hot sauceIf the plantains are sticking to the pan, add more oil to the pan