Platano Pasa

Name: Platano Pasa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 large ripe yellow plantains, sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp dark brown sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp dark rum; 1/2 cup water; 1 pinch salt

Very ripe plantains stewed gently in a spiced sugar syrup until soft and sticky. A classic sweet side dish that complements savory savory dishes.

25 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

CubanSideStovetopVegetarianKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

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Ingredients

2 large ripe yellow plantains, sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp dark rum
1/2 cup water
1 pinch salt

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a wide skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 2 large sliced ripe yellow plantains in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
3

Stir in 3 tbsp dark brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp dark rum, 1/2 cup water, and 1 pinch salt.
4

Cover skillet and simmer gently for 10 minutes until plantains are tender and sauce becomes a sweet glaze.

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Questions

What should Platano Pasa look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until lightly browned. Step 4: cook until plantains are tender and sauce becomes a sweet glaze.

Can I make Platano Pasa dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Platano Pasa is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Platano Pasa vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Platano Pasa?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 1 g protein, 44 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 65 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Platano Pasa?

Refrigerate what is left of Platano Pasa within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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