Name: Plátanos Fritos
Ingredients: Ripe plantains cut in half crosswise and lengthwise, peeled 4 each; Oil for frying

Plátanos Fritos

Ingredients

Ripe plantains cut in half crosswise and lengthwise, peeled 4 each
Oil for frying

Directions

Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the plantains, a few pieces at a time, and sauté until lightly browned.
Turn and sauté the second side.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the rest of the plantains.
Sprinkle with a little salt and serve hot.

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Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.

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What each ingredient does

Plantains: Starch and sweetness that caramelize into a golden, tender surface when fried.
Oil: Conducts heat to brown the plantain surface quickly and adds richness.

The step that matters

Sautéing the plantains until lightly browned. Frying at a steady medium heat, in small batches, browns the sugars and starch on the surface while keeping the inside tender. Crowding the pan drops the oil temperature, so the pieces steam and turn greasy instead of browning.

“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.