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Colombian Platanos Maduros Fritos Recipe - Fried Ripe Sweet Plantains
Platanos maduros fritos are ripe sweet plantain slices, fried to perfection on the outside and tender in the middle. The ultimate Colombian breakfast side dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 109 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine:
South American , Colombian
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe plantains
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
- salt to taste
- Cotija cheese, Feta, Queso fresco or mozzarella grated, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cut off the ends of the plantain. To peel the plantain, score the skin lengthwise without damaging the flesh. Then remove the peel with your hands.
- Cut the plantain into diagonal slices of about ½-inch in thickness.
- Preheat a large pan to medium heat. Add oil. Transfer slices to a large pan, and cover with enough vegetable oil to cover. Fry until plantain slices are golden-brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove onto a paper-towel-lined plate, sprinkle with salt.
- Serve platanos maduros immediately. Sprinkle with queso fresco or feta for a sweet-salty contrast, or grated queso fresco or mozzarella for a more gooey treat.
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Notes
- Sweet fried plantains: Sprinkle these plantains after frying with cinnamon and sugar for a sweet treat
- Tangy fried plantains: Drizzle them with salt and lime juice as a savory snack.
Nutrition Information
Calories
109kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
1011IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1011IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.