FRIED SALVADORIAN SWEET PLANTAINS

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El Salvador way of frying plantains for a sweet taste. Delicious plantain sticks.

Provided by andrea

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large very ripe (black) plantains - peeled
ΒΌ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cut each plantain into two halves and each half into three strips.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Gently lay plantain strips into hot oil; drizzle vanilla extract over plantains and season with cinnamon. Place a cover on the skillet and cook the plantains until browned completely, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer plantains to a plate lined with paper towel to drain; sprinkle sugar over the plantains.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 5.8 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

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