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Sweet Plantains
Depending on their level of ripeness, plantains can be savory or sweet—for this sweet plaintains recipe or maduros, look for mostly black ones.
👥 6 Servings👤 Kwame Onwuachi📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●food processor
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the avocado crema
2
Peel and pit the avocado and scoop the flesh into the bowl of a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients, seasoning to taste with salt, and purée until smooth. Set aside while you fry the plantains.
3
For the plantains
4
In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat ⅛ inch oil to 350°F. Add the plantains and cook, flipping every ⏱️ 3 minutes or so, until deeply golden brown, soft, and juicy, about ⏱️ 12 minutes total. Remove the fried plantains to a plate lined with paper towel, and sprinkle with salt.
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