Sweet Plantains Recipe
Delicately fried to a golden perfection, our sweet plantains offer a delightful blend of caramelized sweetness and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect as a side or a snack.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into thick pieces, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 3
Fry the Plantains
Carefully add the sliced plantains to the hot oil. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
- 4
Add Sugar and Spices
Once fried, remove the plantains from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle the mixture over the warm plantains.
- 5
Serve
Serve the sweet plantains warm as a side dish or dessert.
