Fried Sweet Plantains (Bananas-da-Terra Fritas)
Bananas-da-Terra Fritas, also known as Fried Sweet Plantains, are a popular dish in Guinea-Bissauan cuisine. This simple and delicious recipe is perfect as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe plantains
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the plantain slices to the pan.
- Fry the plantains for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and caramelized.
- Remove the fried plantains from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Sprinkle with salt to taste and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 160
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Fat
- 0g
- Protein
- 1g
Supplies
Frying pan Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bananas-da-Terra Fritas as a side dish with grilled meats or as a snack on their own.
Tips & tricks
Make sure the plantains are ripe but not overly soft for the best results.
Cost
Low