Fried Sweet Plantains

Ingredients

• Plantain

  3 ripe plantains (approx. 600 g)

  $1.26

• Vegetable oil

  60 ml

  $0.18

• Salt

  1 pinch

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Peel the ripe plantains and slice diagonally into 1 cm thick oval pieces.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.

3. 3

   Add plantain slices in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet.

4. 4

   Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown and caramelized around the edges.

5. 5

   Flip and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes on the reverse side until tender throughout.

6. 6

   Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle lightly with salt, and serve immediately.