World Flavors Cookbook

Tajadas de Maduro con Queso

Sweet ripe plantain slices fried until caramelized and served with crumbled fresh cheese — the classic Nicaraguan side dish.

Cuisine: Nicaragua

Ingredients

• 3 very ripe plantains, sliced diagonally
• Oil for frying
• 100g queso fresco, crumbled
• Salt

Instructions

1. Slice ripe plantains diagonally into 1cm pieces.
2. Fry in hot oil until deeply golden and caramelized on both sides.
3. Drain on paper.
4. Arrange on plate. Top with crumbled fresh cheese.