Plantain Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the plantain and peel off the skin using a knife.
2. 2
   Chop the plantain into chunks and blend in a blender with the egg.
3. 3
   Or you can mash the plantain and egg in a bowl with a fork until a good blend is achieved Add flour, a dash of salt and pepper and the cinnamon.
4. 4
   Mix thoroughly with a fork until well incorporated.
5. 5
   Let the batter stand for about 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
7. 7
   Once the oil is hot (you can test it by adding a drip of batter into it and it should sizzle), scoop the batter with a cookie scoop and form a ball with your thumb and first index finger.
8. 8
   Drop the scoops of batter into the oil leaving space between them.
9. 9
   Fry the balls until golden brown all round.
10. 10
    Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
11. 11
    Repeat cooking the rest.
12. 12
    Serve with hot sauce.