Sweet Yellow Plantains Recipe
Fried sweet plantains, caramelized to perfection.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the ripe yellow 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 until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 4
Caramelize with Sugar
Once the plantains are fried, sprinkle the brown sugar over them and continue cooking for an additional minute, allowing the sugar to caramelize.
- 5
Season and Serve
Remove the caramelized plantains from the skillet, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and serve warm.
