**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with Sautéed Butter Rum Plantains: A Culinary Journey of Sweet and Savory Flavors**
Embark on a culinary adventure with sautéed butter rum plantains, a delectable dish that harmonizes the sweetness of caramelized plantains with the warmth of butter rum, creating an irresistible symphony of flavors. This enticing appetizer or side dish will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a tropical paradise. Discover the art of preparing this dish with two distinct yet equally tempting recipes: the classic sautéed butter rum plantains and the tantalizing flambéed butter rum plantains. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors, offering a perfect balance between sweet and savory notes, complemented by the aromatic essence of rum. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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
SAUTEED PLANTAINS
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-low heat until butter melts, add plantains and saute until golden brown, and a fork goes through the flesh easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn occasionally to brown all sides.
SAUTEED SWEET PLANTAINS (TAJADITAS DULCES DE PLATANO)
This traditional South America and Caribbean side dish adds a nice sweetness to any meal. Use plantains with heavy black spotting to a fully black skin. Try these bananas in place of potatoes with your meal, you'll like it!
Provided by E.Florida
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to sizzle. Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until the plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until they have caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
- Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 129.6 mg, Sugar 20 g
SAUTEED RIPE PLANTAINS
This is a yummy side dish for when you want to try something "different". The hot sauce is our addition but the original recipe excludes it. Either way this is well worth trying and takes very little time to put together
Provided by TishT
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel ripe plantains and ensure the pulp is firm and smells sweet.
- Heat butter or margarine (add spices as desired). Saute in at medium heat until browned about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar, if desired.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or dessert.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.8, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 170.6, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 26.9, Protein 2.6
MADUROS (SAUTEED PLANTAINS)
I fell in love with plantains while visiting St. John, USVI. Now my grandkids love them, too! Be sure to choose plantains with very black skins, for best flavor.
Provided by Kizzikate
Categories Tropical Fruits
Time 10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel plantains, cut into 1/2" slices. Toss with sugar and salt.
- Saute in butter, over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 98.5, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 24.9, Protein 1.8
Tips:
- Choose ripe plantains, which are softer and sweeter.
- Peel the plantains before slicing them.
- Slice the plantains into bite-sized pieces.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to prevent the plantains from sticking.
- Add the butter and rum to the skillet before adding the plantains.
- Sauté the plantains over medium heat until they are tender and caramelized.
- Serve the plantains immediately with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a dollop of whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Sautéed butter rum plantains are a delicious and easy dish that can be served as a side dish or dessert. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal dinner party.
With their sweet and savory flavor, sautéed butter rum plantains are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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