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Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)

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Photo by Laura Murray, food styling by Judy Mancini.

The best plantains for this maduros recipe are the ones that have very black skins and tender flesh. The darker they are, the sweeter and less starchy they become, and that is exactly what you want to get that deep caramelization and custardy interior. Make these as a dish with Ropa Vieja and Cuban-Style Black Beans.

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