Recipe Details
Ingredients
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¼cuppeanut oil for frying
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2tablespoonsbutter
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3yellow plantains (very ripe), peeled and cut in 1-inch-thick slices
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3tablespoonsbrown sugar
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¼teaspoonsalt (Optional)
Cooking Directions
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Round up all your ingredients, and heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter begins to sizzle.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Editor’s Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe6 | |
| Calories177 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g |
7% |
| Saturated Fat 3g |
14% |
| Cholesterol 10mg |
3% |
| Sodium 130mg |
6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g |
13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g |
8% |
| Total Sugars 20g |
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| Protein 1g |
2% |
| Vitamin C 17mg |
18% |
| Calcium 10mg |
1% |
| Iron 1mg |
3% |
| Potassium 457mg |
10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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