Plantain Fritters (Caribbean) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
2 cups plantains, cut into small pieces

Preparation

In a bowl, slightly mash the plantains, then set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder & salt.
In a small bowl, beat in the eggs until fluffy.
To the flour mixture add the beaten eggs, crushed red pepper & butter & then the milk, beating with a fork until the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the mashed plantains, & add more milk if necessary ~ Batter should be of a dropping consistency.
Drop by spoonfuls into preheated deep fat at 375 degrees F & fry 4-5 minutes, or until evenly browned. Serve hot.