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Platanos Maduros

Platanos Maduros

Platanos Maduros are sweet, fried ripe plantains, a classic Costa Rican accompaniment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Costa Rican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • thick-bottomed pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe plantains with dark skin
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Peel the plantains completely and cut them diagonally into pieces about 2.5 cm wide.
  • Carefully place the plantain pieces into the pan.
  • Fry the plantains until golden, turning often. They will be soft - this is normal.
  • They will be sweet - the riper the plantains, the sweeter they are. You can sprinkle sugar if you prefer them sweeter before cooking.

Notes

Platanos Maduros pair wonderfully with savory dishes like rice and beans, roast chicken, or grilled pork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword accompaniment, Costa Rican cuisine, fried plantains, Platanos Maduros, quick recipe, sweet plantains
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