Fried Salvadorian Sweet Plantains

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large very ripe (black) plantains - peeled
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• 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.