Caribbean Style Fried Sweet Plantains with Guava Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 Yellow Ripe Plantains
• 1/2 tablespoon Jerk Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Guava Jelly
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Caribbean Style Hot Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For the Sauce ---

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl add the maple syrup, guava jelly, and hot sauce. Mix well and set aside.

3. 3

   --- For the Plantains ---

4. 4

   Peel ripe plantains and then slice on the diagonal into 1/2 - 1 inch cuts using a sharp paring knife.

5. 5

   Preheat a large skillet or frying pan to medium-high heat. Add oil and bring to temperature (350 degrees F). Add the sliced plantains to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes. Flip and repeat. Plantains should be a dark golden brown color.

6. 6

   Using a slotted spoon remove the plantains from the oil and let rest on a wire rack lined sheet tray or paper towel lined bowl.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the dry jerk seasoning on the plantains, then add the guava glaze.