Recipes Everyday Cooking Vegan Side Dishes Maduros 5.0 (1) 1 Review 2 Photos This recipe is one of the most simple ways to cook (ripe) plantains. Platanos maduros (fried sweet plantains) topped with sea salt make for a sweet and salty treat that can be served as a side dish or appetizer any time of day. Recipe by Mig Updated on March 30, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ⅓ cup vegetable oil, or as needed 2 ripe plantains 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste Directions Heat approximately 1/4 inch of oil, or just enough for plantain slices to be halfway submerged, in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cut off the ends of the plantains. Slit the skin of each plantain by running the tip of your knife from one end of the "rib" to the other; peel the skin. Cut at an angle, making slices that are about 3/4-inch thick. Brown plantain slices in the hot oil until brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain off excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still moist. Cook's Notes: If you would like, let plantain slices soak in salt water to retain a salty flavor for 20 to 30 minutes before frying. Make sure plantains are ripe (mostly black). Unlike tostones, platanos maduros need only be fried once. Other popular toppings include garlic (powder or sauce), tomato (with mayo) sauce, sour cream (as in Honduras) and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (as in Venezuela) for even more added sweetness. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 540 Calories 37g Fat 57g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 540 % Daily Value * Total Fat 37g 47% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Sodium 887mg 39% Total Carbohydrate 57g 21% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 27g Protein 2g Vitamin C 33mg 165% Calcium 6mg 0% Iron 12mg 64% Potassium 900mg 19% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved