Amarillos
HB-4218 · Hand-built original · Puerto Rican
Amarillos, also called plátanos maduros, are ripe brown plantains sliced and fried until golden and caramelized. Made with just plantains and oil, they are served as a sweet side dish, snack, or dessert.
Puerto RicanSide Dish20 min4 servings523 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal
Main ingredient: plantains
Pairs well with: arroz con gandules, picadillo
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 3–4 brown plantains
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
Method
- Peel the plantains and cut them diagonally into 1-inch sections. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
- Add the plantain pieces gently, without crowding the pan; the oil should almost cover the slices, so add more if needed. Fry for 4–6 minutes, flipping every few minutes, until golden brown all around.
- Remove the slices from the oil and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Serve with a light sprinkle of salt, alongside arroz con gandules or picadillo, or on their own.
Prep: 10 minutes · Cook: 10 minutes · Total: 20 minutes
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
523 kcalCalories
0 gProtein
0 gCarbs
59.1 gFat
3.9 gSaturates
0 gFibre
0 gSugars
0 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data