Plantains Uses Taste Tips Guide (Printer-Friendly)

Find out how to pick, ripen, store, and use plantains for sweet or savory dishes in your kitchen.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

01 - 2 fully ripe plantains, peeled

02 - 30 g unsalted butter

03 - 2 g sea salt

01 - Slice peeled ripe plantains on the diagonal into 1 cm thick pieces.

02 - Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add unsalted butter.

03 - Arrange sliced plantains in a single layer in the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.

04 - Transfer fried plantains to a plate lined with paper towel. Immediately sprinkle with sea salt and serve warm.

01 - For optimal caramelization, use plantains with mostly black skins and soft flesh. Avoid crowding the pan to ensure even browning.