Fried Ripe Plantains

Recipe Description:

These authentic Carribean treats are not as sweet as you might think. Many recipes call for the addition of sweeteners, but they are really quite delicious on their own. They are only slightly sweet, with a tang. We loved them. Be sure to use super ripe plantains that are covered in brown spots, but not black.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 14 Minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Difficulty: Easy

Difficulty: Moderate

Recipe Ingredients:

2 ripe plantains (should be covered in brown spots)

1/4 cup coconut oil, grass fed butter or ghee

unrefined sea salt

cinnamon

2 ripe plantains (should be covered in brown spots)

1/4 cup coconut oil, grass fed butter or ghee

unrefined sea salt

cinnamon

2 ripe plantains (should be covered in brown spots)

1/4 cup coconut oil, grass fed butter or ghee

unrefined sea salt

cinnamon

Recipe Instructions:

Cut the ends off of the plantains and make a slit down the length of the skin . Peel off the skin and discard. Slice the plantains into 1/3-inch thick diagonal slices.

Place the coconut oil or ghee into a cast iron skillet on medium heat. Once oil is hot, carefully put plantain slices into the skillet.

Cook the plaintains slowly until caramelized on that side, about 7 minutes. Then flip over to caramelize the other side for another 7 minutes or so.

Drain on a cloth or tea towel.

Season with salt to taste and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.