Sweet And Spicy Tropical Plantains Recipes

SWEET AND SPICY PLANTAIN CHIPS

Steps:

• Add the coconut oil to a large skillet. Add enough vegetable oil to come about a third of the way up the sides of the skillet and heat over medium-high heat until very hot.
• Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• Add the plantain slices to the oil in batches and fry until golden brown on the outside, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oil and smash to a chip size with a wooden mallet or rolling pin. Return the plantains to the oil in small batches again so they do not stick together and cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer the chips to the towel-lined baking sheet and top with the seasoning mixture.

BAKED SPICY SWEET PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F
• Rinse plantains and wipe dry. To remove the peel, cut the ends first and make a shallow slit and one of the skin's seams. Carefully remove skin and cut about 0.5cm (0.25″) thick. Add pieces to a bowl.
• Add oil, salt, and Beau Monde Seasoning, and mix gently until all pieces are well coated. Arrange the plantain slices in a single layer on a nonstick baking/cooking sheet or line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleaning. (spray the pan with cooking spray to avoid sticking)
• Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and turn over each piece individually. Continue baking for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a plate and enjoy

SWEET PLANTAINS

Steps:

• To peel the plantains, cut off ends and discard. With a paring knife, make 3 shallow slits lengthwise along the seams of the skin and peel away. Split the plantains lengthwise.
• Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet and place over medium low heat (plantains have a high sugar content and will burn if the heat is too high.) Fry the plantains in a single layer, until golden on the bottom then turn over with a spatula. Add the cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar and let cook a few more seconds, just to begin caramelizing the sugar.
• Just before serving, melt remaining tablespoon of butter to finish the sauce. Serve immediately.

SWEET AND SPICY PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel plantains and cut in half lengthwise.
• Grill plantains on foreman or outdoor grill about 10 minutes (5 on each side) or until they are lightly browned and almost crispy.
• Stir together cream of coconut, juice, and red pepper.
• Drizzle over plantains. Sprinkle with toasted coconut (optional).
• *You can add more red pepper if you like spicier!

MADUROS (FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS)

Steps:

• Use a paring knife to cut a slit along the length of the plantains, carefully avoiding cutting into the flesh. Remove peels and discard. Slice plantains at an angle crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (about 12 pieces per plantain).
• In a large skillet, heat about 1/8 inch vegetable oil over medium-high. When the oil shimmers, add half the sliced plantains and fry until golden brown, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. The plantains should be caramelized and slightly crisp at the edges but still tender in the middle.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer maduros to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining sliced plantains. Serve immediately.

SWEET PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel and pit the avocado and scoop the flesh into the bowl of a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients, seasoning to taste with salt, and purée until smooth. Set aside while you fry the plantains.
• In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat ⅛ inch oil to 350°F. Add the plantains and cook, flipping every 3 minutes or so, until deeply golden brown, soft, and juicy, about 12 minutes total. Remove the fried plantains to a plate lined with paper towel, and sprinkle with salt.

SWEET PLANTAINS

Steps:

• To peel the plantains, cut off ends and discard. With a paring knife, make 3 shallow slits lengthwise along the seams of the skin and peel away. Split the plantains lengthwise.
• Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet and place over medium low heat (plantains have a high sugar content and will burn if the heat is too high.)
• Fry the plantains in a single layer, until golden on the bottom then turn over with a spatula.
• Add the cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar and let cook a few more seconds, just to begin caramelizing the sugar.
• Just before serving, melt remaining tablespoon of butter to finish the sauce. Serve immediately.

SAUTEED SWEET PLANTAINS (TAJADITAS DULCES DE PLATANO)

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to sizzle. Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until the plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until they have caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
• Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.

SWEET AND SPICY TROPICAL PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel plantains by cutting off both ends, cut a slit lengthwise into peel, without cutting into plantain and remove. Cut plantains in half lengthwise.
• Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium high. Arrange plantain halves on grill rack. Grill 5 minutes on each side or until lightly charred.
• Stir together cream of coconut, lime juice, lime peel and red pepper. Drizzle over grilled plantain halves, sprinkle with toasted coconut.