Chifle

Chifle is a snack food that comes from the country of Ecuador. It is made by slicing green or ripe plantains (a type of banana) very thin and then frying them until they are crispy. Think of it like making potato chips, but with a different kind of banana instead.

After the plantain slices are fried, they are usually salted or seasoned with other spices like paprika or cumin to make them tasty. Chifle can be eaten on their own as a snack or used as a topping for soups, stews, or other dishes. They are crunchy and flavorful, and a popular snack food in Ecuador and some other Latin American countries. Yum!