Baked Sweet Plantains

 

 

Ingredients:

• 6 yellow plantains (skins on and uniform in size)
• Olive oil
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Without peeling or cutting the plantain in half, cut a slit lengthwise down the plantain.
3. Wrap the plantains in tinfoil.
4. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. The plantains should be soft, but not mushy.
5. Let the plantains cool slightly then peel off the skin.
6. Arrange the cooked plantains on a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
7. Serve hot.
8. Add some shredded cheddar or grated Parmesan Cheese on top for a little added POP

Aranitas de Platanos (Shredded Plantain Fritters)

Ingredients:

• 1 green plantain
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• salt and pepper to taste
• oil for frying

Preparation:

1.Peel the plantain and shred with a coarse grater. 2. Place the grated plantain in salted water and let soak for about 10 minutes.
3.Drain the grated plantain and dry with paper towels to soak up excess water.
4.Mix the grated plantain with the garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
5.Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.
6.Fry the shredded mix by the spoonful in clumps until golden, about 5 minutes.
7.Drain on paper towels ..




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Platano Maduro Frito (Fried Sweet Plantain)

 

 

Ingredients

1. 1 cup vegetable oil
2. 6 very ripe plantains (about 3/4 pound each), peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
3. Salt (optional)

Directions

1. In 2 very large nonstick skillets, heat the oil until shimmering. Working in batches, fry the plantains in a single layer over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until deep golden and tender, 7 to 8 minutes per batch. Drain the plantains on a paper towel-lined rack and, if desired, sprinkle lightly with salt. Serve warm.

Carmelized Sweet Plantains

 

 

Ingredients

• several Cinnamon sticks
• handful of whole cloves
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 yellow plantains (very ripe), peeled and cut in 4 thick slices
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• pinch salt (optional)

Directions

1.  Place stick of Cinnamon in center of each plantain lengthwise.. and poke with a few cloves... 
2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to sizzle and brown. 
3. Add sugar and heat till it starts to caramelize and bubble.
4. Gently toss in plantains and cover. 
5. Sautee until the plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue until they have caramelized, and are tender about 6 minutes per side.
6. Sprinkle with salt (you may also remove the cloves and cinnamon before serving *Optional).