--- title: "Platanos Maduros (Costa Rican Fried Ripe Plantains) - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Learn how to make authentic Platanos Maduros (Costa Rican Fried Ripe Plantains) with this simple, sweet, and golden-brown vegan side dish recipe." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/platanos-maduros-costa-rican-fried-ripe-plantains.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:50:58+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/5e/platanos-maduros--costa-rican-fried-ripe-plantains--1793673969-5e4c480b.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Costa%20Rica%20,%20Snacks,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes)[Costa Rica ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/costa-rica.html), [Snacks](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snacks.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html) # Platanos Maduros (Costa Rican Fried Ripe Plantains) by Mateo Rojas Platanos Maduros are a beloved Costa Rican staple featuring ripe, dark-skinned plantains fried to a sweet, golden brown. These tender, almost dessert-like bites are traditionally served alongside gallo pinto and make a perfect addition to any meal. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 25 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium heat. 2. Fully peel plantains, and cut them diagonally into approximately 1-inch wide pieces, working your way down the length of the plantain. (NOT length-wise slices). 3. Carefully place pieces of plantain in skillet. 4. Flipping often, fry plantains until golden brown. The Plantains will be rather mushy - they're supposed to be. ### Notes: They will be sweet - the riper the plantains, the sweeter they will be. (They will NOT taste like patacones, if you've tried those). If you prefer them sweeter, you can sprinkle with sugar before cooking. **Serving info:** Total recipe: 786g · Yields 4 portions · Portion size: 196g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 190 | 373 | 19% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 29.0 | 57.1 | 21% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 13.7 | 26.9 | - | | Dietary fiber (g) | 2.1 | 4.1 | 15% | | Protein (g) | 1.2 | 2.3 | 5% | | Total fat (g) | 9.2 | 18.2 | 23% | | ↳ Saturated (g) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 14% | | ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 2.0 | 4.0 | - | | ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 5.1 | 10.1 | - | | ↳ Trans (g) | 0 | 0 | - | | Sodium (mg) | 3.6 | 7.2 | 0% | | Calcium (mg) | 2.7 | 5.4 | 0% | | Iron (mg) | 0.5 | 1.1 | 6% | | Potassium (mg) | 454.6 | 893.2 | 19% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 12.6 | 24.7 | 27% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Plantains, raw — 716g — Plantains, raw (FDC ID: 173993) — USDA - Vegetable oil — 70g — Oil, soybean, salad or cooking (FDC ID: 171413) — USDA ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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