MADUROS (FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS)
Tender in the middle and crisp at the edges, maduros, or sweet fried plantains, are served as a side dish throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Plantains change color as they ripen: They are firm when green and unripe, then soften as they turn yellow, and eventually, black. Like bananas, plantains develop more sugar as time passes. For the sweetest maduros, use blackened plantains - they have the most sugar, and will yield a more caramelized result. If you can only find yellow ones at the store, buy them in advance and be prepared to wait over a week for them to fully ripen. They're worth it.
Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Categories vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Use a paring knife to cut a slit along the length of the plantains, carefully avoiding cutting into the flesh. Remove peels and discard. Slice plantains at an angle crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (about 12 pieces per plantain).
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/8 inch vegetable oil over medium-high. When the oil shimmers, add half the sliced plantains and fry until golden brown, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. The plantains should be caramelized and slightly crisp at the edges but still tender in the middle.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer maduros to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining sliced plantains. Serve immediately.
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Igor Cosmo
[email protected]I would definitely make these maduros again.
Pilar Duay
[email protected]These maduros were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Nadir Shah Shah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of plantains, but I really enjoyed these maduros. They were sweet and crispy, and they were the perfect snack.
kendatamer saidmohamed
[email protected]I love the way these maduros taste with a side of sour cream.
Ghamad Shere
[email protected]These maduros are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Lovely Jutt55
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I love the way the maduros caramelize in the pan.
Manishimwe Belyse
[email protected]These maduros were too greasy for my taste.
Ssentamu Isaac
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my maduros turned out soggy. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Alpha Bah
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The maduros were not as crispy as I expected and they were a bit too sweet for my taste.
William Laurenzana
[email protected]These maduros were a hit at my party! I made them as a side dish and everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they were the perfect addition to my meal.
Md Ashab
[email protected]I made these maduros for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the maduros turned out great. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.
Mohammed Bouterbiat
[email protected]These maduros were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The plantains were caramelized and crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. I served them with a side of sour cream and they were t