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Maduros (Fried Ripe Plantains) With Mint Mojo

Name: Maduros (Fried Ripe Plantains) With Mint Mojo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin
Ingredients: 1 cup light olive, canola, or vegetable oil; 2 large ripe (black, see note) plantains, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch disks on a slight bias; Kosher salt; 1 recipe Mint Mojo or Colombian-Style Ají

Ripe plantains are slow-fried in oil until deeply caramelized and sweet. They get served with an herbal mint and parsley mojo sauce that brings a bright, acidic element to the sweet-and-savory snack.

15 min total 5 min prep 10 min cook 4 781 cal

Ingredients

4 serv.

1 cup light olive, canola, or vegetable oil
2 large ripe (black, see note) plantains, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch disks on a slight bias
Kosher salt
1 recipe Mint Mojo or Colombian-Style Ají

Instructions

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1 Heat oil in skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the plantains in a single layer (the oil should come at least half way up their sides. If not, add more oil). Cook, shaking pan occasionally, until lightly golden brown on first side, about 2 minutes. Cook second side until light golden brown, about 1 minute longer. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until dark golden brown and caramelized, about 4 minutes longer.
2 Transfer plantains to paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon or spatula. Flip a few times to drain completely, then season immediately with salt. Serve immediately with Mint Mojo or Ají on the side.