Sautéed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano)
Description
Platanos or plantains are cooking bananas and are very popular in South America and the Caribbean. This easy dish adds a nice sweetness to any meal.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup peanut oil for frying
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 yellow plantains (very ripe), peeled and cut in 1-inch-thick slices
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Round up all your ingredients, and heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter begins to sizzle.
2
Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
3
Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.