Sauteed Plantains Recipes

SAUTEED SWEET PLANTAINS (TAJADITAS DULCES DE PLATANO)

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to sizzle. Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until the plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until they have caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
• Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.

SAUTEED RIPE PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel ripe plantains and ensure the pulp is firm and smells sweet.
• Heat butter or margarine (add spices as desired). Saute in at medium heat until browned about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar, if desired.
• Serve immediately as a side dish or dessert.

SAUTEED BUTTERRUM PLANTAINS

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. In 2 batches, add the plantains and fry them in a single layer for about 4 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm in a bowl while you fry the second batch.
• Transfer the second batch of plantains to keep warm with the first. In the same pan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and cream. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved, then increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a vigorous boil. Cook for 2 minutes, until slightly thickened. Return the plantains to the pan and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce. Pour the rum over the top and immediately light it with a match. Quickly spoon the flaming plantains over bowls of vanilla ice cream and serve.

PLATANOS FRITOS (SAUTEED PLANTAINS)

Steps:

• Peel plantains; cut each into thirds crosswise. Cut each piece into 4 (2-inch) lengthwise slices.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add plantains to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer plantains to a plate; sprinkle with salt.