It confines the steam in a fixed volume and,as you boil your pound of water, something else happens--thepressure inside begins to build up. As the pressure builds,something else happens--the temperature rises above 212Â°F for thefirst time.
Definition: Platanos fritos, or deep-fried plantains, are an indispensable side dish in Central America cuisine. However, platanos fritos differ from country to country, dish to dish.In Nicaragua, platanos fritos sometimes resemble potato chips, scooped from sizzling pots of oil with mesh ladles and served streetside.n Costa Rica and Belize, platanos fritos are softer, slow-fried and slightly caramelized. In most Central American countries, platanos fritos are sold in markets and grocery stores beside the Doritos and cans of Pringles.
Identification: Acer platanoides is a fast-growing, deciduous tree commonly 40 to 50 feet in height in cultivation, but can reach up to about 100 feet. It grows in temperate zones (USDA hardiness zone 4 through 7A). Typically, the tree has an oval or rounded crown with a central leader and heavy, dense leaf canopy.