Platanos Maduros (Sweet Fried Plantains)
 
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Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
  • 2 plantains
  • vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. Cut both ends off the plantains. Using a knife, score the skin lengthwise on two sides. Then, slowly peel the skin off the plantains. Plantains don't peel like bananas, so these instructions are important and will help you easily get the skin off.
  2. Cut the plantain flesh into slices on the diagonal. [I don't know why this is the established method, you could do it lengthwise or in coins, but for some reason it's always done this way.]
  3. In a large pan, heat about ¼ inch of oil on medium-high heat. Heat until the oil is very hot. Test this by flicking a little water into the oil. If it pops and sizzles then your oil is ready.
  4. In batches, add the plantains to the oil. (I did about 6 slices at a time) It's important to do this in batches so you don't make the oil temperature drop too much.
  5. Fry the plantains for about 2-4 minutes on each side. They are done when they are a little bit browned and look kind of caramelized.
  6. Remove plantains from the pan and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel. This is done to drain off any excess oil.
  7. Serve and eat!
Recipe by Cooking is Messy at https://www.cookingismessy.com/2015/04/16/platanos-maduros-sweet-fried-plantains/