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Cuban Fried Plantains (maduros)
Simple fried ripe plantains topped with a touch of sea salt.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 2199 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
South American , Cuban , Caribbean
Ingredients
- 2 ripe plantains
- 2 cups corn oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Start by prepping the plantains. Cut both ends off and make a small slice lengthwise down the entire plantain. Carefully remove the peel and slice at an angle into ½" pieces.
- Add the corn oil to a cast iron skillet or other fry pan and heat to medium-high. Check to see if the oil is hot enough by adding a small piece of the plantain peel and if it bubbles it's ready.
- Add the sliced plantains in batches with a slotted spoon or tongs and fry on both sides for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Do not crowd the pan. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel and sprinkle with salt while still hot.
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Notes
- Wait until the plantains are very ripe. They should be completely black and slightly squishy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
2199kcal
(110%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
225g
(346%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
65g
Monounsaturated Fat
131g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
1170mg
(49%)
Potassium
872mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
2023IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2199
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2199kcal | 110% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 225g | 346% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 65g | 382% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 131g | 655% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1170mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 872mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 2023IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.