Platanos Maduros a la Habanera

Name: Platanos Maduros a la Habanera
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 4 ripe plantains, sliced; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt

Sweet ripe plantains fried until soft, then simmered in a rich brown sugar and dry sherry glaze. This traditional Havana style side dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes.

25 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

CubanSideStovetopVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

4 ripe plantains, sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 4 sliced ripe plantains in a single layer and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
3

Sprinkle 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt evenly over the plantains.
4

Pour in 1/4 cup dry sherry and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until a thin caramelized syrup forms.
5

Remove from heat and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Platanos Maduros a la Habanera 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 Platanos Maduros a la Habanera keep?

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

Can I halve or double Platanos Maduros a la Habanera?

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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