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Plantain Recipe With Cinnamon : Latin-Twisted Dishes

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Plantains

Cultural Context

Plantains are a staple in many Latin American and Caribbean cuisines, often enjoyed as a side dish or snack. They can be prepared in various ways, including frying, boiling, or baking, and are celebrated for their versatility and ability to complement both savory and sweet dishes. In many cultures, plantains are a symbol of comfort food, bringing families together at the table. Today, they are enjoyed worldwide, with unique variations in preparation and seasoning.

Latin AmericanDOside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
0.5 lb bacon
1 medium onion
3 ripe sweet plantains
1 cup canola oil
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini can mimic the texture when cooked, and bananas are more readily available.

1

Fry bacon in a skillet to render the fat until crispy, then remove the bacon and leave the fat in the pan.

2

Add diced onions to the bacon fat in the skillet and cook until caramelized.

3

Dice the sweet plantains and fry them in a little bit of canola oil.

4

Once the onions and plantains are cooked, assemble the dish by adding the onions, bacon, and sweet plantains to a bowl.

5

Add a little bit of Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, pepper, and finish with cinnamon.

Cooking Techniques

fryingslicingmixing

Equipment Needed

skilletcutting boardknifepaper towelssmall bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

PlátanosBanana Plantains

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