Ingredients:
3 ripe plantains
1/4 cup butter, diced
3 tablespoons rum
1 oranges, juice and zest of
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup whole almonds
fresh mint sprigs
creme fraiche
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degree.
Peel the plantains and cut them in half lenghtwise.
Put plantains in a shallow baking dish, dot them all over with butter.
Spoon on the rum and orange juice.
Mix the orange zest, cinnamon and brown sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the plantains.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until plantains are soft, the sugar has melted into the rum and orange juice to make a sauce.
Meanwhile, slice almond and fry them in alittle oil until they are golden.
Sprinkle the finished plantains with the almonds.
Garnish with mint sprigs and serve with creme fraiche.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 40 min.