Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees F

Using a sharp knife cut both ends off the plantain. This will make it easy to grab the skin of the plantains.

Slit a shallow line down the long seam of the plantain; peel only as deep as the peel.

Remove plantain peel by pulling it back. Dice plantains (medium to large dice or cut according to preference.

Frying Method

Heat up a large skillet or cast iron with oil up to ¼ inch- medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

Fry the plantain in batches, turning once, until lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan (it will make the plantains to be soggy and absorb excess oil)

Use a slotted spoon, transfer the fried plantains and drain on paper towels.

Baking method

Spray a baking sheet and place plantains on them in a single layer; spray lightly over the plantains using the canola oil spray and bake at 400 degrees F, turning plantains frequently – for about 12 -20 minutes or till plantains turn slightly brown.

Plantain Hash

Next add about ¼ cup or more oil in a skillet followed by onions, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, sweat for about a minute.

Then add bell pepper, diced tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and add beans bouillon powder and cayenne pepper

Cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning burn. Adjust for seasoning, and then sprinkle with parsley.

Crack about 3-4 eggs or more over the top of the hash in different spots. Add a little extra salt and pepper to the eggs if you wish. Place the skillet in the preheated oven on the top rack and bake at 400 degrees F or until the eggs are cooked to preference

Remove from oven, transfer to a plate and serve with more hash plantains, avocados and/or bread.