One plantain serves 1-2
Fried plantains can be on the table in less than 5 minutes. This easy, delicious side dish goes well with any Caribbean or African food. In particular, the slightly sweet flavor helps contrast with both region’s spicy dishes.
Ingredients:
1 plantain
vegetable oil
salt or brown sugar
Method:
1. Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a frying pan. Meanwhile, cut plantains into long, oblong slices.
NOTE: Choose plantains that are yellow to black in color, not green. The green plantain in the photo was still under ripe and inedible. Green plantains behave like green bananas, after a few days the bland astringency gives way to a mildly sweet flavor.
2. Fry in the oil on both sides until browned.
NOTE: How browned you like them is a matter of taste. I like my fried plantains pretty dark 
3. Sprinkle immediately with salt or brown sugar. Serve hot.
The first time I made plantains – oops crispy.
Although they are a bit charred, they are still uber tasty.
When I made them again, for Burundi, I turned the heat down a little.
Ahhhh, much better!
Thank you for following our Adventure, where I cook a meal from every country in the world, A-Z! Many smiles to you and your family. Love, Sasha
In Samoa, these are a staple with eggs for breakfast (scrambled or otherwise) – pretty good…