Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBesito Mexican RestaurantPlatanos Con Crema Recipe

Platanos Con Crema Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fried Sweet Plantains Topped with a Crema Drizzle and Queso Fresco.

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Ingredients

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Plantains

Crema

Toppings

Method

Plantains Preparation

  1. 1

    Peel and Slice the Plantains

    Carefully peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.

  3. 3

    Fry the Plantains

    Add the sliced plantains to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Drain the Plantains

    Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the plantains from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.

Crema Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix the Crema Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and well blended.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Plate the Fried Plantains

    Arrange the fried plantains on a serving plate in a single layer.

  2. 7

    Drizzle with Crema

    Generously drizzle the prepared crema mixture over the fried plantains.

  3. 8

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco on top of the plantains and, if desired, add a dusting of cinnamon for extra flavor.

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