Plantain Perfection (Perfección de Plátano)
Perfección de Plátano (Plantain Perfection) is a classic Puerto Rican dish that showcases the delicious flavor of ripe plantains. This sweet and savory dish is a perfect side or snack, and it's easy to make at home!
Ingredients
- 4 ripe plantains
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the plantain slices to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Remove the plantains from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Sprinkle the plantains with salt and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 1g
Supplies
Skillet Spatula Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Perfección de Plátano as a side dish with rice and beans, or enjoy it as a snack with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use ripe plantains with yellow skin and some black spots for sweetness and flavor.
Cost
$5