Maduros...Sweet Plantains
Maduros are the best plantain dish! You know the saying the blacker the berry....the sweeter the juice? Well, that's totally the key to an amazing sweet plantains dish. This side dish is a MUST for numerous cuisines!
Ingredients
- 4 large Ripe plantains
- 1½ cup Vegetable oil for frying
- Sugar or kosher salt optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat up the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Using a sharp knife cut off the ends of the plantain. Carefully cut a slit along the length of the plantain. Remove the peels and discard. Slice the plantains diagonally into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
- Add half the plantains to the oil and fry until golden brown. Cook the plantains for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning only once. The edges should be crispy and caramelized with a slightly tender center.
- Remove the cooked sweet plantains from the oil to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat this process for all remaining sliced plantains. Sprinkle with sugar or salt and serve immediately.