Recipes w/ Luis - Classic Guatemala (Platanos)

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

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

Cut the ends off the plantains.

Cut the plantains down the center.

Peel the plantains like a banana.

Cut the plantains into even pieces to ensure they fry at the same time.

Heat oil until hot.

Fry the plantains in the hot oil.

Check the bottom of the plantains after 30 to 45 seconds for caramelization.

Flip the plantains once they have a nice caramelized color.

Remove the plantains from the oil and place them on a rack to drain.

Sprinkle sugar on the fried plantains before serving.

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