Sautéed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano)

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups peanut oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 yellows plantains , very ripe
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons salt , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Round up all your ingredients, and heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter begins to sizzle.

2. 2

   Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.

3. 3

   Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.