Sweet Plantains Recipe
Fried, and very sweet!
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick slices.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- 3
Fry the Plantains
Carefully 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 until they are golden brown and caramelized.
- 4
Add Sugar and Salt
Once the plantains are golden, sprinkle the brown sugar and salt over them. If using cinnamon, sprinkle it as well. Toss gently to coat the plantains in the sugar mixture.
- 5