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Fried Sweet Plantains (Plátanos Maduros)

A staple in Latin and Caribbean cuisines, plátanos maduros are fried sweet plantains that are caramelized, soft, and absolutely delicious.
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Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Cuban, Hispanic
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 plantain ripe with black spots
  • oil for frying, enough to coat the bottom of your pan.

Equipment

  • 1 Pan

Method
 

  1. Peel the plantain and cut into ½ inch diagonal slices.
  2. In a frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
  3. Once the oil is hot, add the plantain slices and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Once the plantains are done cooking, place on a plate with paper towels to remove excess oil.
  5. Serve warm and enjoy!