Plantain Foster Recipe By Tasty Food

CANOAS (STUFFED SWEET PLANTAINS) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Make the beef filling: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and green pepper and sauté until softened and translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cilantro and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
• Add the ground beef, breaking up with a spatula to incorporate into the vegetables. Season with the adobo, garlic powder, and black pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid.
• Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-low heat, stir in the tomato sauce, and cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside until ready to use.
• Make the plantains: Trim the ends off of the plantains, then peel.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium-low heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C). Working in batches if needed, add the plantains and fry, turning every 30 seconds or so, until golden brown on all sides and tender enough to be pierced with a fork, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain until cool enough to handle.
• Transfer the plantains to a cutting board. Cut a slit lengthwise down each plantain, being careful not to cut all the way through. Use 2 forks to gently pull each plantain open. Use a fork, flat-side down, to press the base of the "canoe" to widen. Transfer to a baking dish and season with salt.
• Fill each plantain with ¼-⅓ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, add about ½-¾ cup of the beef filling, then top with ¼-⅓ cup more cheese. Cover the baking dish with foil.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove the foil and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is brown and bubbly. Garnish with torn cilantro.
• Enjoy!

PLANTAINS FOSTER

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and orange juice and stir until sugar melts. Add plantains and saute until tender and caramelized. Add rum. Using long match, carefully ignite mixture. Cook until flames die out. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream and sprinkle with orange peel.

PLANTAINS FOSTER

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and orange juice and stir until sugar melts. Add plantains and saute until tender and caramelized. Add rum. Using long match, carefully ignite mixture. Cook until flames die out. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream and sprinkle with orange peel.

PLANTAINS FOSTER

Steps:

• In saute pan, melt 1/2 stick of butter. Add plantains, nutmeg and brown sugar. Mix to combine. Remove pan from heat, add rum and banana liqueur. Using a long kitchen match ignite the liqueur. When the alcohol burns off add the orange juice and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir to combine and serve in bowls with ice cream.