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Plantain

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Sweet ripe plantain pan-fried until caramelised on the outside, soft and sweet inside. The Caribbean side dish that goes with everything. Three minutes from start to plate.

Prep 2 mins
Cook 5 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Plantain

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Choose ripe plantains — yellow with black spots. Peel and slice diagonally into 1.5cm pieces.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high.
  3. 3
    Fry the plantain in a single layer for 2 minutes per side until deep golden and caramelised.
  4. 4
    Drain briefly on kitchen paper.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Eat hot — they go starchy as they cool.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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