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Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains
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Chef John
"I think when you pair these with a simple plate of black beans and rice, you're talking about a super simple, very frugal, and very delicious dinner. I really hope you give them a try soon."
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Ingredients
20 m servings 235Original recipe yields 4 servings
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- Heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over high heat. Place 4 to 5 plantain slices in a single layer in the pan and cook until golden brown and tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining plantain slices.
- Sprinkle cooked plantains with salt and drizzle with lime.
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Most helpful positive review
6/29/2012
The video was very helpful. I made these using a nearly black plantain with 2T Coconut Oil in a non-stick frypan. I was using the dish for a dessert so mid-way through cooking I sprinkled on a...
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4/8/2020
Main reason I gave it only 3 stars is that if recipe is followed, cooking them on high heat, they will burn. The instructions need to suggest a lower heat. We had to scrape off the burnt crust...
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6/29/2012
The video was very helpful. I made these using a nearly black plantain with 2T Coconut Oil in a non-stick frypan. I was using the dish for a dessert so mid-way through cooking I sprinkled on a...
12/6/2012
Have made these twice now, they are so easy and good. Don't skip the limes and salt. I don't know why that makes such a big difference, but they really increase the deliciousness.
6/3/2012
Yum! I love fried plantains and have ever since my dear Cuban friend introduced them to me. We served this with Cuban chicken fricasse. Thanks Chef John!
11/10/2014
Love this recipe. Very simple. I used coconut oil and it taste fantastic. VG
8/11/2013
Thank You, Thank You, and Thanks again, Chef John for sharing this recipe with us. I grew up ( and still do!) eating these for breakfast along with fried eggs - sunny side-up...delish! Chef Wilo...
11/13/2016
i had made before but there was always something missing with the flavor. The lime did the trick thanks!
6/22/2018
I picked plantains that were about half brown, noticed a flavor difference between slight color differences. Very unique flavor,I used grape seed oil, and got a mild sweet potato hint.
6/19/2016
I love the ones that are close to black. I fry them in a little bit more oil than Chef John. I've never had it with lime or salt. (I use salt on the green plantains) This is great with canned co...
12/27/2014
Black beans and rice, and some kind of meat, if you want it.