Orange Brown Sugar Glazed Plantain Recipe

Plantains are one of my favourite sides for a good mama's homecook Sunday lunch.  My mother ensured that every Sunday she had a plantain dish on the side when we were children.  I have tried all kind of recipes with plantains whether it is green or ripe: fried, fritters, cake, baked, glazed or boiled.  My favourite way to eat fried plantain is when it is very ripe and have it together with scrambled eggs.

Plantains are a favourite among islanders and they have many different uses for it. It is very sweet when it is ripe as well as a hot seller in the markets.   In Trinidad and Tobago, Sunday lunches (most important family lunch for most Trinibagonians) consisted boiled ripe plantains with stewed meats, macaroni pie, callaloo, stewed peas, fried rice and many other dishes.

This orange brown sugar glazed plantain recipe will surely join in among other classics or add to your favourites collection. 

Recipe adapted from: www.caribbeanpot.com

You’ll Need…

2 ripe plantains
pinch salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Note: It is better to use plantain when they are more ripe.  To know if they are, they will have a more black and ugly look. Fried ripe plantains are great to serve as a side to spicy dishes (like jerk and curry) as the natural sweetness helps to balance the heat elements.

Peel and slice the plantains into 1/4 inch pieces. You are free to cut in oval shape or lone pieces.

Next, place the slices of plantain in a container and add all the ingredients, except the butter. Stir and allow it to marinate for about 15-20 minutes at room temperature.

Next, heat the butter on a medium/low flame in a wide pan and add the pieces of marinated plantains. Keep the marinade. Fry on both sides until you have a golden color and slightly crisp edges.

After you have the desired golden color, go in with the leftover marinade and bring to a boil. The plantains are fully cooked, so all you have to do is allow the glaze or sauce to thicken up to a consistency you like.

Note: If doing this recipe gluten free, please go through the list of ingredients to make sure they meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs.

Make sure to give this plantain recipe a try because it is very easy and fun to do.  Not much ingredients are required and most of them are hands on to access from your kitchen cupboard.