Crispy Plantains, Rice and Short Ribs

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Fry the plantains

   Fry the plantain slices in oil until golden on both sides.

   PlantainOil
2. 02
   Step 2Press the plantains flat

   Press each fried plantain slice flat.

   Plantain
3. 03
   Step 3Fry the flattened plantains

   Fry the flattened plantains again until crisp.

   PlantainOil
4. 04
   Step 4Make the herb sauce

   Finely chop the parsley, shallot, garlic and red chili. Combine them with lemon zest and juice, and oil.

   ParsleyShallotChili pepperGarlicLemon
5. 05
   Step 5Toast the aromatics

   Cook the garlic, chili and cardamom pods in oil in a saucepan.

   GarlicChili pepperCardamom podsOil
6. 06
   Step 6Cook the rice

   Add the rice to the pan with the liquid and cook until tender.

   Rice
7. 07
   Step 7Sear the short ribs

   Season the short ribs with salt and sear them in a hot skillet until browned.

   Beef short ribsSalt
8. 08
   Step 8Plate and sauce

   Serve the rice with the plantains and short ribs, and spoon the herb sauce over the top.

   ParsleyLemon