Sautéed Plantains With Sweet Spices Recipes

SAUTEED SWEET PLANTAINS (TAJADITAS DULCES DE PLATANO)

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to sizzle. Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until the plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until they have caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
• Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.

SPICY AND SWEET FRIED RIPE PLANTAIN

Steps:

• Put sliced plantains in a container
• Add ginger, onion powder, chili pepper and sugar to container
• Mix to ensure that plantains are evenly coated.
• Add salt as needed
• Let sit for 5 mins
• Heat oil in fry pan
• Fry till golden brown

SAUTEED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-low heat until butter melts, add plantains and saute until golden brown, and a fork goes through the flesh easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn occasionally to brown all sides.

SAUTEED RIPE PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel ripe plantains and ensure the pulp is firm and smells sweet.
• Heat butter or margarine (add spices as desired). Saute in at medium heat until browned about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar, if desired.
• Serve immediately as a side dish or dessert.

SAUTéED PLANTAINS WITH SWEET SPICES

Steps:

• Peel plantains and slice into ¼ inch slices. Place in a large plastic bag with spices. Shake well to coat.
• In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter with ½ teaspoon oil.
• Add half of the plantains, in a single layer, and cook until golden and tender, turning once.
• Repeat with remaining butter, oil and plantains. Serve hot.