Caramelized Plantains

Submitted by Pepper Monkey

"makes a tasty dessert, especially when served over vanilla ice cream."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 ripe plantains (ripe plantains are black)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar

directions

1. Slice plantians 1/2 inch wide.
2. Heat skillet over medium heat and add oil.
3. When oil is hot add plantains and fry until golden brown and slightly crisp. About 5-8 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with sugar and wait until it carmelizes.
5. Remove from skillet and drain oil. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Angela Z]

I just made these and they turned out great! Followed recipe to a tee! Very simple and delicious!

 

[Dawn399]

Loved it, reminded me of the meals I ate in Panama as a child. I loved the sweet plantain. This is a wonderful side dish to jazz up chicken.

 

[karen]

These are a great sweet treat. I made 1/2 of a plantain following this recipe, and the other 1/2 without the sugar but sprinkling with salt after removing from the pan (to see which recipe I liked better). I actually really liked both. This one is better for a dessert or sweet snack, and the salted plantains would be better with breakfast or a side dish in place of potatoes or rice. Great either way!