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Description

"Temptation" — candied plantain

• 4 – 5 servings

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe plantains
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• dash of cinnamon, optional

Procedures

1. Hit the plantains on all sides with a wooden spoon to soften.
2. Peel and cut into 5 pieces each.
3. In a large skillet, melt butter and oil on high heat; add plantains.
4. Fry until brown. Combine Sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and water.
5. Reduce heat to low and pour liquid over plantains.
6. Continue cooking until the liquid thickens, about 15 minutes.