Tropical Plantain Dessert (Postre Tropical de Plátano)
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salvadoran cuisine with this delicious Postre Tropical de Plátano, a delightful tropical plantain dessert that will transport you to the sunny beaches of El Salvador.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe plantains
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them into slices.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the plantain slices and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar over the plantains and cook until the sugar caramelizes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
- Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the plantains topped with shredded coconut.
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
- 35g
- Fat
- 5g
- Protein
- 2g
Supplies
Skillet Spatula
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Postre Tropical de Plátano with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use ripe plantains with yellow skin and some black spots for natural sweetness.
Cost
$8