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!

Plantain Perfection (Perfección de Plátano)

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe plantains
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the plantain slices to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  4. Remove the plantains from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  5. 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