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.

Tropical Plantain Dessert (Postre Tropical de Plátano)

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

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into slices.
  2. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the plantain slices and cook until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the plantains and cook until the sugar caramelizes.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
  6. Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. 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