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Ingredients
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Fried Sweet Plantains
Cilantro Crema
Method
Fried Sweet Plantains
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 3
Fry the Plantains
Carefully add the sliced plantains to the hot oil in a single layer. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 4
Drain and Season
Remove the fried plantains from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
Cilantro Crema
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt.
- 6
Blend Until Smooth
Using a whisk or a blender, mix the ingredients until the cilantro is finely chopped and the mixture is smooth.
- 7
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the crema and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice as desired.