Plantains Foster

Plantains Foster

Plantains Foster

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 ripe plantains, sliced lengthwise and crosswise
  • 1 stick of butter (approximately 1/2 cup), unsalted 
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons of rum
  • 1 teaspoon of the Ultimate Cake Spice by My Fabulous Food
  • vanilla or coconut ice cream
  • edible flowers for garnish, optional

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Over medium heat, melt butter in a cast iron skillet. 
  2. Add in brown sugar and the Ultimate Cake Spice.  Mix well and simmer.
  3. Add plantains into the mixture and continue to simmer for approximately 2 minutes.
  4. Remove dish from heat and add rum.  Note: The flambé is optional and only recommended if you have experience to perform this safely.  It will not significantly change the flavor of the dish.
  5. Serve immediately with ice cream and garnish with edible flowers.