Platanos Maduros

Name: Platanos Maduros
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 4 ripe plantains, sliced; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Sweet ripe plantains fried until soft, golden, and gently caramelized around the edges.

15 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 ripe plantains, sliced
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
2

Add 4 sliced ripe plantains to the skillet in a single layer.
3

Fry for 4 to 5 minutes per side until dark golden brown and tender.
4

Transfer to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp fine sea salt.

Questions

How long does Platanos Maduros keep?

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

Can I halve or double Platanos Maduros?

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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