World Flavors Cookbook

Plátanos en Tentación

Name: Plátanos en Tentación
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Panama
Ingredients: 3 very ripe plantains, halved lengthwise; 100g butter; 100g brown sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 100ml water

Ripe plantains slow-baked in a butter-sugar-cinnamon syrup until deeply caramelized and glossy — the Panamanian dessert side dish.

Cuisine: Panama

Ingredients

3 very ripe plantains, halved lengthwise
100g butter
100g brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
100ml water

Instructions

Arrange plantain halves in a baking dish.
Dot with butter. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Add water to the dish.
Bake at 180C for 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally.
The sauce will become thick and caramelized.