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Platanos Maduros - fried plantains of Panama - on a white plate with a napkin and fork
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Platanos Maduros - Fried Plantains

The fried plantains are the authentic platanos maduros of Panama. They are double-fried plantain slivers made from green plantain bananas. Maduros, also called tostones, are delicious served with a ketchup mayo sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: maduros, plantain bananas, plantains, platanos
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 704kcal
Cost: $5

Ingredients

Fried Plantains

  • 2 Plantain bananas ripe; black or dark
  • 1 cup Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt

Ketchup Mayo Sauce

  • ½ cup Ketchup
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium frying pan with a high rim. 
  • Peel and slice plantain into diagonal slices, about 1/2 inch thick. 
  • Fry 2-3 minutes on each side until edges are brown.
  • When both sides are evenly browned, remove slices with a slotted spoon or spatula and place on a plate lined with paper towels. 
  • Sprinkle slices with salt, if desired. 
  • Serve plantains with ketchup or with a ketchup mayo sauce.

Ketchup Mayo Sauce

  • In small bowl, mix ketchup and mayonnaise together.

Nutrition

Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 1066mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1182IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg