Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our grilled plantains, a delightful blend of smoky and sweet flavors. These plantains, carefully selected for their firm texture and natural sweetness, are expertly grilled to perfection, resulting in a caramelized exterior and a soft, yielding interior.
Accompanying these grilled plantains is a trio of delectable glazes, each offering a unique taste experience. The first glaze, a classic combination of rum and brown sugar, delivers a rich, boozy sweetness that perfectly complements the plantains' natural flavor. The second glaze, a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce and honey, adds a touch of umami and a hint of saltiness, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Lastly, the third glaze, a vibrant and zesty combination of lime juice, cilantro, and garlic, offers a refreshing citrusy kick that awakens the taste buds.
Whether you prefer the classic sweetness of rum and brown sugar, the savory-sweet balance of soy sauce and honey, or the refreshing zestiness of lime juice, cilantro, and garlic, these grilled plantains cater to a wide range of palates. So, fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.
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 WITH CINNAMON ICE CREAM
Steps:
- Pre-heat a grill to medium heat.
- Place ripe plantains, with skin on, on grill for 15 minutes, or until skin is dark brown. Remove from grill. Slice plantains and peel off skin. Coat each with glaze and return to grill. Grill for 2 more minutes, or until plantains are a golden brown.
- Remove plantains from grill. Serve on a plate with cinnamon ice cream.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cinnamon and stir until sugar dissolves. Add rum and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine cream, milk, cinnamon sticks, and brown sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into the pan and then add whole bean. Bring to a boil, and then remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk sugar and yolks together until pale yellow. Gradually whisk in about 1/3 of the hot cream mixture to temper the eggs. Return the mixture to the saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens, about 4 minutes (do not boil). Strain into a large bowl. Whisk in ground cinnamon. Chill until cold, about 3 hours.
- Transfer cold custard to an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
JERK WINGS WITH RUM-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
Steps:
- Whisk together the rum, ancho powder, chile de arbol, brown sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until reduced by half. Remove from the heat, and then add butter.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a large high-sided pan until it reaches 365 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
- Stir together the coriander, ginger, sugar, onion and garlic powders, salt, habanero powder, black pepper, thyme, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in a large bowl. Season the wings with salt and pepper and toss them in the jerk rub. Add the wings, in batches, to the oil and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and put them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain for a few minutes, and then transfer the wings to a large bowl.
- Add the brown sugar-rum glaze and chopped cilantro and toss to coat each wing. Serve with the Chimichurri Sauce.
- Combine the cilantro, parsley, mint, garlic, and vinegar in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the motor running, slowly add the oil through the feed tube until smooth. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and pulse a few times until combined.
PLANTAINS IN BUTTER RUM SAUCE
Quick and easy everyday Latin American dessert.
Provided by Epicureo
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook and stir almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and toasted, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Stir sugar, rum, and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and microwave until hot, stirring once, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Place plantain slices in rum sauce, sprinkle with cinnamon, cover the bowl, and microwave until plantains are hot and tender, 1 to 2 minutes more. Top with toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 57 mg, Sugar 25.6 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe plantains for a sweeter flavor and softer texture.
- Peel the plantains before cooking to prevent the skin from sticking to the grill.
- Slice the plantains into 1-inch thick rounds for even cooking.
- Marinate the plantains in the rum, brown sugar, and lime juice mixture for at least 30 minutes to infuse them with flavor.
- Grill the plantains over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Baste the plantains with the remaining marinade while grilling to keep them moist and caramelized.
- Serve the plantains hot with additional lime wedges and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Conclusion:
Grilled plantains with rum brown sugar glaze are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish or appetizer. They are perfect for summer cookouts and parties. The combination of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful dish to try, give these grilled plantains a try. You won't be disappointed!
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