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

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.

Questions

Can I make Platano Pasa dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Platano Pasa keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Platano Pasa?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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