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DORE IBANGA RYO GUTEKA IMIZUZU //HOW TO MAKE HAITIAN FRIED PLANTAINS RECIPE

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Jamaican Sweet Plantain

Cultural Context

Originating from West Africa, plantains are a staple in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed as a sweet side dish. Known locally as 'platanos maduros', they symbolize the island's rich agricultural heritage and are commonly served alongside savory dishes. Today, fried plantains are beloved not just in Jamaica but throughout the Caribbean and beyond, celebrated for their sweet, caramelized flavor and soft texture.

JamaicanJMside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 Kg of plantain
2 lemon
1 tsp of salt
oil
lettuce
1 white onion
1/4 yellow bell pepper
1/2 mango
1/2 cucumber
1 tbsp of olive oil
1 tsp of honey
1/2 of lemon
1/4 of black pepper

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while being healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can be a good substitute for acidity.

1

Peel the plantains and slice them as desired for frying.

2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

3

Add the sliced plantains to the skillet in a single layer.

4

Fry the plantains until golden brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes.

5

Flip the plantains and fry until golden brown on the other side, another 2-3 minutes.

6

Remove the fried plantains from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

7

Sprinkle with salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

skilletpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Fried PlantainPlatanos Maduros

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