Grilled Plantains With Cinnamon Ice Cream Recipes

CINNAMON ICE CREAM

Steps:

• If you're using the vanilla bean, split it and scrape the inside. Put the vanilla bean and scrapings (or extract) in a saucepan, with milk and 1/2 cup of sugar.
• Cover saucepan and bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean. Beat 6 egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until pale and able to form a ribbon. Slowly beat the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture.
• Place the mixture over low to medium heat and stirring constantly, bring to 183 to 187 degrees F, until thick and evenly and thickly coats the back of a spoon. Immediately remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Stir in the cinnamon.
• Freeze ice cream in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove to a sealable container. Keep in the freezer.

GRILLED PLANTAINS WITH MOJO

Steps:

• Toast the cumin seeds in a small skillet over high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Grind the seeds in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
• Heat the olive oil and garlic along with the toasted cumin over medium-high heat and cook until garlic begins to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Put in a non-reactive bowl and stir in lime juice, oregano, salt, pepper, and jalapeno.
• Preheat stove top or outdoor grill to high heat. Cut plantains in half lengthwise and brush lightly with olive oil. Place on grill, skin-side down, and cook until soft about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and serve with the mojo sauce.

GRILLED PLANTAINS WITH RUM-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Place rum, brown sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture reduces and thickens slightly. Stir in butter until melted. Remove from the heat.
• Brush plantains with oil on both sides and grill until golden brown and caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Brush with the glaze during the last few minutes of grilling. Remove from the grill and brush with more of the glaze before serving.

GRILLED PLANTAIN WITH SPICY BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat grill. Brush the plantains with the oil and grill until caramelized, about 2 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, orange juice, honey and cilantro and brush on plantains. Season to taste with salt and pepper.