Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Plantain | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe plantains
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Dash of cinnamon, optional
Directions
Hit the plantains on all sides with a wooden spoon to soften.
Peel and cut into 5 pieces each.
In a large skillet, melt butter and oil on high heat; add plantains.
Fry until brown. Combine sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and water.
Reduce heat to low and pour liquid over plantains.
Continue cooking until the liquid thickens, about 15 minutes. 4-5 Servings.
Category:Panamanian Recipes
Category:Panamanian Snacks