Drunken Plantains Recipes

DRUNKEN PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degree.
• Peel the plantains and cut them in half lenghtwise.
• Put plantains in a shallow baking dish, dot them all over with butter.
• Spoon on the rum and orange juice.
• Mix the orange zest, cinnamon and brown sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the plantains.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until plantains are soft, the sugar has melted into the rum and orange juice to make a sauce.
• Meanwhile, slice almond and fry them in alittle oil until they are golden.
• Sprinkle the finished plantains with the almonds.
• Garnish with mint sprigs and serve with creme fraiche.

MADUROS (SAUTEED PLANTAINS)

Steps:

• Peel plantains, cut into 1/2" slices. Toss with sugar and salt.
• Saute in butter, over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender.

HONEY GLAZED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Preheat a medium frying pan and coat with canola oil.
• Slice plantains on the bias, then saute until brown.
• Mix in butter and scallions until butter is melted and scallions are softened.
• Remove from heat, and stir in honey and parsley.