🇨🇺 Cuban Cuisine

Plátanos Maduros

Fried Sweet Plantains

Prep Time 5 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 220 kcal

Ripe plantain slices fried until caramelized and golden with crispy edges and a sweet, custard-like interior — the beloved Cuban accompaniment.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel plantains and cut on a diagonal into 1cm thick slices.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Fry plantain slices 2-3 min per side until deep golden and caramelized.
  4. 4 Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt.
  5. 5 Serve immediately while hot and caramelized.

Did You Know?

The key to perfect maduros is patience — the plantains must be almost completely black before cooking, which can take a week of waiting on the counter.