Plátano Maduro al Caldero Dominicano 🇩🇴 con el Chef Mikey Faxas | Umami Colectivo

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a similar texture, while bananas provide a sweeter alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Select ripe plantains that are very soft.

Heat vegetable oil and a couple of cubes of butter in a caldero until hot.

Slice the plantains and seal them cut-side down in the hot oil.

Once caramelized, flip the plantains over.

Add sugar, cinnamon, and clove to the pan.

Carefully add rum and let the alcohol evaporate.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary