Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of grilled plantains, a Caribbean and Latin American delicacy, paired with the cool and creamy delight of homemade cinnamon ice cream. This culinary symphony offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of smokiness from the grill. Discover the art of caramelizing plantains to achieve a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior. Complement the grilled plantains with a rich and aromatic cinnamon ice cream, made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible combination of grilled plantains and cinnamon ice cream, guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.
**Additional Information:**
* Cooking Time: 35 minutes
* Difficulty Level: Easy
* Serves: 4-6 people
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Grilled Plantains:** A step-by-step guide to caramelizing plantains on a grill or grill pan, resulting in a delectable combination of crispy and tender textures.
2. **Cinnamon Ice Cream:** A homemade ice cream recipe featuring the warm and inviting flavors of cinnamon, made with fresh cream, milk, sugar, eggs, and ground cinnamon.
3. **Assembly:** Instructions on how to assemble the grilled plantains and cinnamon ice cream for an unforgettable dessert presentation.
GRILLED RIPE PLANTAINS (PLáTANOS MADUROS A LA PARRILLA)
Provided by Lourdes Castro
Categories Side Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Dinner Tropical Fruit Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Plantain Party Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare the butter glaze
- Place the butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved in it. Add the vinegar and stir well. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Prepare, grill, and serve the plantains
- Heat your grill to high (550°F) and close the lid. Wait at least 15 minutes before lowering the heat to medium-high (450°F) and continuing. Oil the grill grates with a vegetable oil-soaked paper towel held with a long pair of tongs.
- Slice the unpeeled plantains in half lengthwise and place them cut side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 15 minutes. Turn the plantains over and baste the cut sides of the plantains with the butter glaze. Close the lid and continue cooking for another 15 minutes. Brush a bit more glaze on the plantains before removing them from the grill.
- Serve the plantains in their skins while hot from the grill.
GRILLED PLANTAINS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 12m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Gently roll the plantains back and forth across the table to soften before grilling. Peel and slice the plantains into long, bias-cut slices 1/4-inch thick. Season on one side with pepper, cinnamon and with salt, if desired.
- Grill plantains before grilling the swordfish or, if there is enough room, grill plantains and fish simultaneously, cooking plantains a couple of minutes at the most on each side. Plantains do not have to be hot.
- Arrange on the plate with swordfish and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 111, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 4 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
PLANTAIN FOSTER RECIPE BY TASTY
A spin on classic banana foster inspired by Latin American cuisine.
Provided by Nichi Hoskins
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add butter and brown sugar to a high sided skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture turns into golden brown syrup and the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg and plantains; cook until plantains are lightly browned and soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add rum and use a long kitchen lighter to ignite the liqueur. Keep cooking until alcohol burns off and no flame remains, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Once the flame burns out, keep cooking, spooning sauce over plantains until syrupy and reduced, aout 2 minutes.
- Serve over ice cream with crushed peanuts.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Carbohydrate 120 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 73 grams
GRILLED PLANTAIN WITH SPICY BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
Steps:
- Preheat grill. Brush the plantains with the oil and grill until caramelized, about 2 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, orange juice, honey and cilantro and brush on plantains. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Choose ripe plantains for grilling, as they will be sweeter and have a softer texture.
- Use a grill pan or griddle over medium heat to cook the plantains. This will help to prevent them from sticking and burning.
- Cook the plantains for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.
- To make the cinnamon ice cream, simply combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Then, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Serve the grilled plantains with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Grilled plantains are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or dessert. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create a variety of different dishes using grilled plantains. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give grilled plantains a try!
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