Platanos Machos Recipe
Sweet plantains sautéed with cinnamon and sweetened condensed milk.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
Sauté the Plantains
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced plantains and sprinkle with sugar. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and caramelized.
Add Cinnamon and Condensed Milk
Once the plantains are cooked, sprinkle ground cinnamon over them and drizzle with sweetened condensed milk. Stir gently to combine and heat through for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Serve
Serve warm as a dessert or side dish. Enjoy your delicious Platanos Machos!