simple fried plantains

Name: Simple Fried Plantains
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2-3 ripe (black) plantains; 1 cup(s) oil (approximate - for frying); flaked salt or turbinado sugar, for serving (optional)

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Carolyn Haas

Whitewater, WI

Updated on Jul 21, 2019

There's a restaurant in Wisconsin called The Great Dane and they serve a wonderful Cuban sandwich with fried plantains on the side. This is reminiscent of that yummy side...

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2-3 serving(s)

Ingredients

2-3 ripe (black) plantains
1 cup oil (approximate - for frying)
flaked salt or turbinado sugar, for serving (optional)

How To Make simple fried plantains

Step 1

Heat oil in large skillet. Oil should be medium heat, about 325ºF.

Step 2

Peel and slice plantains in uniform slices about 1/2 inch.
Step 3

Saute slices in hot oil for about 2 minutes per side, until a golden yellow.
Step 4

Lower heat and cook for another 3-4 minutes, turning once or twice until golden brown.
Step 5

When ready, remove plantain slices from pan and place on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle lightly with flaked salt or turbinado sugar, if using.
Step 6

NOTE: to ripen plantains you can put them in a paper bag with an apple for a few days.
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