Smashed Caramelized Plantains Platanos Al Caldero Food

CARAMELIZED RIPE PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel the plantains and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds. Heat the butter to foaming in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the plantain slices to the butter and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and slightly caramelized. Sprinkle the plantain slices with the sugar, allow the sugar to caramelize slightly, then remove the plantains from the skillet. Serve warm.
• These plantain slices are also particularly good when served over vanilla ice cream, topped with the caramelized butter from the pan.

SMASHED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat oil on high. Lightly smash the slices of plantains using a large, flat meat tenderizer or a heavy-bottomed pot. Dredge plantain slices in flour very lightly. Fry for 2 minutes per side or until golden. Transfer to tray lined with paper towel to drain. Season the smashed plantains with salt and pepper.

CARAMELIZED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Slice plantians 1/2 inch wide.
• Heat skillet over medium heat and add oil.
• When oil is hot add plantains and fry until golden brown and slightly crisp. About 5-8 minutes.
• Sprinkle with sugar and wait until it carmelizes.
• Remove from skillet and drain oil. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.