PLANTAINS WITH BALSAMIC-BASIL GLAZE

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Provided by Douglas Rodriguez

Categories     Fruit     Herb     Side     Vinegar     Basil     Spring     Grill     Healthy     Honey     Plantain     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
4 sweet yellow plantains, unpeeled

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare a medium fire in the grill.
  • 2. In a small saucepan over high heat, boil the vinegar to reduce its volume to 1/4 cup.
  • 3. In a small bowl, combine the reduced vinegar with the butter, honey, basil, and salt. Using a whisk, vigorously whip the butter until smooth and all ingredients are blended.
  • 4. With a paring knife, make a shallow cut into the curved side of each plantain lengthwise, from end to end. Repeat the process, making the second cut 1/2 inch away from the first. Remove the 1/2-inch piece of peel, then, using your fingers, gently pry away the peel from the sides of each plantain. Next, take some balsamic butter and spread generously over the entire inside of each plantain, leaving the peel on the outside intact.
  • 5. Place the plantains on the outer perimeter of the grill to receive indirect heat. Grill for about 1 hour, basting with the remaining balsamic butter.
  • 6. To serve, place whole plantains on a serving plate. Using a soup spoon, scoop out spoonfuls of the plantain flesh to serve individual portions.

dash lol
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I've never had plantains before, but I'm definitely a fan now! These were so good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Obaid
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These plantains were amazing! I loved the crispy exterior and the tender interior. The glaze was also delicious and really complemented the plantains.


Em0_Gachx
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my plantains didn't turn out crispy at all. They were still tasty, but not what I was hoping for.


Alamin Mia
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The plantains were delicious, but the glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try using less sugar next time.


Norman Morris Ayamba
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These plantains were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Aamir Aamir
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy in this recipe. The plantains were perfectly crispy and the glaze was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!


Punam Dotel
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The plantains were good, but the glaze was a bit bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Osomafo To The World
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These plantains were easy to make and turned out great! The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjustable.


Inayat khan Khan
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The plantains are crispy and the glaze is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Ishan Madusanka
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I'm not a big fan of plantains, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The plantains were crispy and flavorful, and the glaze was amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.


Natalia Szafirska
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These plantains were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Shajia Kanwal
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I was a bit skeptical about the balsamic-basil glaze, but it turned out to be really good. The plantains were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the glaze added a nice touch of sweetness.


Ifraax Xasan
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I love plantains, and this recipe is a great way to change up the usual fried plantain. The glaze is delicious and adds a nice depth of flavor.


Lori Wright
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These plantains were a hit! The balsamic-basil glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and it really complemented the crispy plantains. I'll definitely be making these again.