Plantains Recipe
Fried ripe plantains served with a sweet sauce.
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Ingredients
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Plantains
Sweet Sauce
Method
Plantains
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains by cutting off both ends and making a lengthwise slit through the skin. Remove the skin carefully.
- 2
Slice the Plantains
Slice the plantains diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- 4
Fry the Plantains
Carefully add the sliced plantains to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 5
Drain and Season
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried plantains to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.
Sweet Sauce
- 6
Make the Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- 7
Heat the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
- 8
Thicken the Sauce
Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.