Pan-Fried Ripe Plantains (Platanos Maduros Fritos)

A delightful dish of sweet and caramelized ripe plantains, perfect as a side or a snack.

Ingredients

1/4	cup butter
1	tablespoon olive oil
3	ripe plantains, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
1	1/2 lemon, juice of
	salt

Instructions

• 1. In a large skillet, combine the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the ripe plantain slices and fry for about 4 minutes on each side, carefully moving them with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
  2. Once cooked, remove the plantains from the skillet using a slotted spoon and allow them to drain on paper towels.
  3. Arrange the fried plantains on a large, warmed serving platter. Sprinkle with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a pinch of salt before serving warm.
  4. Tip: Unripe plantains are green and firm, turning yellow and eventually brownish-black as they ripen. Ripe plantains should be soft, sweet, and brownish-black, similar to overripe bananas. To ripen plantains, store them in a warm place until they reach the desired ripeness.

Jul 19, 2024