Fried Sweet Plantains

Fried Sweet Plantains is a very simple, very traditional Latin American side dish. It adds a natural sweetness to any main dish! With just 2 ingredients and 15 minutes to put together from start to finish, this super low maintenance Brazilian plantains side dish will become a regular on your weekly rotation.

📝 Ingredients

• 2-3 very ripe plantains (peeled and sliced)
• 1/2 stick butter (cold, divided into 4 cubes )

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add 1 cube of cold butter
2. 2When the butter starts to melt add the plantains - be sure to not crowd the pan
3. 3Add another cube of butter, and let the plantains fry in the butter for about 3 minutes, or until they are golden
4. 4When the plantains are golden, flip them using a pair of tongs so they can fry on the other side and add another cube of cold butter and fry
5. 5Add the last bit of butter and let the plantains fry until they are golden and nicely caramelized
6. 6When the plantains are golden, remove them from the pan using a pair of tongs, and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to cool