The trick to these is to wait until the plantains are very ripe (and sweet). 80% brown is not too ripe! Plantains hold their shape much better than bananas, so even when they are very ripe you can still slice them. It can take about 2 weeks or more for a green plantain to fully ripen. I buy one or two each week and let them sit until ready.
1 plantain
coconut oil
salt
honey or maple syrup
Slice plantain into rounds between 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Heat pan on medium heat. Add oil and swirl to coat. Add plantains. Cook until browned; flip and cook until other side browned. Turn off heat, but let pan sit on heat for a few minutes to cook the plantains all the way through (especially if they are sliced thick). Serve with a sprinkle of salt and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
1 plantain serves 2 people, or 1 really hungry person
