Plantains are a common ingredient in West African cooking.
From street snacks to stews, plantains can be enjoyed at every stage of their maturing process.
Green plantains can be used for chips, while yellow ones serve as a starchy side.
Photo: Andrea Mathis
Here, we use super-ripe black ones where the starch has turned to sugar making them perfect for dessert.
Serve these plantains warm for a dessert that all will love.
Heat butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat until it starts to foam, about 2 minutes.
Serve the plantains warm with the rum sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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