Sweet Plantains in Clove Syrup - Plátanos en dulce

Not overly sweet, delicately perfumed with cloves, and wonderfully simple, this is the kind of dish that reminds you why less is often more. These plátanos en dulce (literally sweet plantains) are a traditional Venezuelan side dish that pairs beautifully with almost any homemade meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 ripe plantains (peeled and cut into thirds)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 8 whole cloves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
2. 2Fry the plantains until golden, about 10 minutes.
3. 3Remove from the pan and place on paper towels.
4. 4Discard the oil and wipe the skillet clean if needed.
5. 5Add the water, sugar, and cloves to the skillet and stir.
6. 6Add the plantains and bring to a boil over high heat.
7. 7Lower the heat and simmer for 12 minutes, or until the syrup thickens and becomes fragrant.