Sautéed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano)
Platanos or plantains are cooking bananas and are very popular in South America and the Caribbean. This easy dish adds a nice sweetness to any meal.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
177 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.
Step 2
Round up all your ingredients, and heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter begins to sizzle.
Step 3
Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 yellow plantains (very ripe), peeled and cut in 1-inch-thick slices
