Here are two methods you can use: Oven, and stovetop.
1. Oven method (Baked plantains):
- Ingredients:
- Ripe plantains
- Cooking oil (optional)
- Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven.
2. Peel the ripe plantains and cut them into diagonal slices or chunks.
3. If desired, lightly brush the plantain slices with a small amount of cooking oil to help them brown in the oven.
4. Place the plantain slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, ensuring they are in a single layer.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through, until they are tender and have a golden brown color.
6. Remove the baked plantains from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
2. Stove method (Stove roasting):
- Ingredients:
- Ripe plantains
- Instructions:
1. Leave the plantains unpeeled and make a shallow slit lengthwise on each one.
2. Place the unpeeled plantains directly on the stovetop burner grates over medium-low heat.
3. Roast the plantains, turning them occasionally with tongs, until the skins are completely blackened and the flesh inside is soft and caramelized.
This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
4. Remove the roasted plantains from the heat and let them cool for a few minutes.
5. Peel off the blackened skins and serve the sweet, roasted plantain flesh.
Each of these methods offers a unique texture and flavor for roasted ripe plantains, so you can choose the one that best suits your preferences and kitchen setup.
Enjoy with some groundnuts on the side.