Platanos Maduros (Sweet Fried Plantains)

Ingredients

• 3 large Ripe Plantains
• 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 3 large ripe plantains. The skin should come off easily if they are ripe.
2. 2Cut the peeled plantains into slices. You can cut them lengthwise into planks about 1.27 cm thick, or into rounds about 1.27 cm thick.
3. 3Pour the 1/4 cup of vegetable oil into a 25.4 cm skillet and place it over medium heat. Heat the oil until it shimmers, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
4. 4Carefully place the plantain slices into the hot oil in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the skillet; you may need to cook them in batches. Fry the plantains for about 5-7 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and caramelized. You will see the edges start to darken and the plantains will become slightly soft.
5. 5Use a slotted spoon or spatula to remove the fried plantains from the skillet. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
6. 6Serve the Platanos Maduros warm.

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