Plátanos en Tentación
A classic Panamanian side dish featuring ripe plantains caramelized in a sweet syrup of butter, cinnamon, and vanilla.
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Ingredients
- 4 large Very ripe plantains (black skin)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 3 pieces Whole cloves(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1/4 cup Red cream soda or Cola(optional)
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
Instructions
- 1
Peel the ripe plantains and cut them into 2-inch thick diagonal slices or halves.
- 2
In a large skillet or wide saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbling.
- 3
Add the plantain pieces to the skillet and fry them for 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a light golden color.
- 4
Sprinkle the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt evenly over the plantains.
- 5
Pour in the water, vanilla extract, and cream soda (if using), then add the cinnamon stick and cloves.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the plantains are tender.
- 7
Remove the lid and increase the heat slightly, spooning the syrup over the plantains repeatedly until the liquid reduces to a thick, amber glaze.
- 8
Remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish to rice and meat.
Nutrition per Serving
310
Calories
2g
Protein
62g
Carbs
12g
Fat
4g
Fiber
38g
Sugar
115mg
Sodium
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