Recipe
Fried Ripe Plantains
Fried ripe plantains in long slices, golden and sweet: the Cuban side dish that must accompany picadillo a la habanera.
- Preparation3 min
- Cooking7 min
- Total time10 min
- Servings1 serving
- DifficultyEasy
Fried ripe plantains are a typical side dish in Cuban cuisine, just like tostones. Their presence is mandatory in picadillo a la habanera, and they wonderfully accompany any dish of rice, beans, and meat.
Ingredients
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Method
- Peel the plantain and cut it into long slices.
- Heat approximately one inch of oil or lard in the frying pan.
- Fry the slices in the hot fat until they are well golden.
- Drain them on absorbent paper and serve hot.
