Ripe Plantains with Crema & Queso Fresco

Plantains are a staple food in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. At first sight, they look like a regular banana, but they’re bigger, with a thicker skin and they have to be cooked to be consumed. There are many ways to prepare and eat fried plantains. They are naturally sweet, but mostly served with savory food, adding a unique flavor.

In this simple and tasty plantain recipe, we let the flavors and ingredients speak for themselves. Fried ripe plantains are topped with Tropical Queso Fresco and Crema. Enjoy them as an appetizer or snack; everyone will love them!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large ripe plantains, peeled and sliced lengthwise on a diagonal
• ½ cup Tropical Fresco Centroamericano, crumbled
• ¼ cup Tropical Crema Centroamericana

Preparation

1. In 12-inch skillet, over medium-high heat, in hot vegetable oil, cook plantain slices until well browned and golden on both sides, turning occasionally.
2. Place cooked plantains on large platter. Sprinkle with Queso Fresco and drizzle with crema.