HOW TO MAKE PLÁTANO EN GLORIA SALVADOREÑO( SALVADOREAN SWEET PLANTAIN DESSERT)

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is more affordable.

Peel two ripe plantains and cut them into three pieces each.

Place a saucepan over medium-high heat and pour in 3-4 cups of water.

Add 1 stick of cinnamon and 6 cloves to the water.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar and stir until the sugar starts to dissolve.

Once the mixture starts to bubble, add the plantains one by one.

Add another 1/2 cup of sugar and stir to coat the plantains.

Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and allow to simmer for 30 minutes, flipping the plantains every 10 minutes.

Check the tenderness of the plantains with a fork and adjust cooking time if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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