Fried Sweet Plantain
Ripe plantain fried until dark gold and sticky at the edges. Sweet, soft and very easy.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.21 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Peel the plantains and slice on a slant into pieces about 1.5 cm thick.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan over a medium heat.
- 3
Fry the slices in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until deep golden and caramelised at the edges.
5 min - 4
Lift out onto kitchen paper and sprinkle with the salt. Serve at once.
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