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    Plátanos Maduros Fritos

    A traditional Costa Rican dish — Plátanos Maduros Fritos are ripe plantains fried until the natural sugars caramelize into a deep golden glaze.

    ⏱ 5 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Costa Rican KitchenCategory
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    A traditional Costa Rican dish — Plátanos Maduros Fritos are ripe plantains fried until the natural sugars caramelize into a deep golden glaze. They are soft and sweet in the middle with a lightly crisp edge, the essential sweet counterpoint on every casado plate. In Costa Rica they are also eaten as a snack with natilla or queso fresco.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Peel the plantains and slice them on the diagonal into half-inch-thick pieces.
    2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    3. Fry the plantain slices in a single layer for three to four minutes per side, until deep golden brown and caramelized at the edges.
    4. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and serve hot.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Patience is the secret — cook them over medium heat so the sugars caramelize slowly instead of burning. The riper the plantain, the sweeter and softer the result.

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    Recipe details

    Prep5 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings4
    CategoryCosta Rican Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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