Plantains with condensed milk and strawberry chia jam
This is a healthier version of a typical Mexican dessert. The plantains are pan fried instead of deep fried and served with a homemade strawberry chia jam.
Add the strawberries, chia seeds, vanilla, sugar, and water to a saucer and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 min. Mix frequently. The jam will thicken slowly. When you see the bottom of the pan, turn it off, set aside, and let it cool completely.
Peel the plantains and cut them in half from top to bottom. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the plantains. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes and flip.
Serve the plantains on a platter, drizzle with condensed milk and finish with some spoonfuls of strawberry chia jam.
Plantains with chia strawberry jam
Notes
Baked plantains: To make baked plantains, Peel the plantains and cut them into slices. Brush them with oil or butter and bake them in a preheated oven at 375F (190C) for 15-20 minutes or until they are tender and lightly golden brown.Air Fryed: Peel the plantains and slice them into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the plantain slices in a single layer in the air fryer(affiliate link) basket, and spray them with cooking spray. Set the air fryer(affiliate link) to 375°F (190°C) and cook the plantains for 8-10 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.