Cuban Fried Plantains
This dish of fried plantains is a classic of Cuban cuisine, crispy and sweet.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 4 ripe plantains
- 3 tablespoons palm oil
- 1 teaspoon cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon rum
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 mint leaf
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Method
- Peel the plantains and cut them into thick slices about 1 cm thick.
- Fry the plantain slices in a pan with palm oil until they become crispy and golden brown.
- In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic with a small amount of palm oil.
- Add the plantain slices, rum, salt, cane sugar, pepper, and mint leaf.
- Stir well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the slices are soft and the flavor is well distributed.
- Serving suggestion: serve with a chili sauce or a Greek yogurt sauce.
The story
Fried plantains, or plátanos maduros, are a staple of Cuban cuisine, popular for generations due to their versatility in being prepared in many ways, such as fried, boiled, or roasted.
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