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Plantains with Rum-Brown Sugar Glaze

August 12, 2011 by Suzie the Foodie 7 Comments

Bobby Flay's Grilled Plantains with Rum-Brown Sugar Glaze

The weather here has been far away from tropical but I wanted some summer flavours so I made my version of Bobby Flay’s Grilled Plantains with Rum-Brown Sugar Glaze.

Two years ago I had plantains for the first time and was very impressed, so glad I allowed myself something new. It was more of a savoury application, this time I wanted sweet.

Bobby Flay's Grilled Plantains with Rum-Brown Sugar Glaze

Plantains may look like bananas but they are a completely different foodie beast. You want them to be dark and ugly on the outside.

Bobby Flay's Grilled Plantains with Rum-Brown Sugar Glaze

I made a serving just for me but the original recipe calls for six plantains cut 1/2″ thick. To make the rum sauce add 2 cups of rum, 3/4 cup of brown sugar and a pinch of salt in sauce pan. I obviously made a teeny version of this recipe since I was only cooking up one plantain just for me.

Bobby Flay's Grilled Plantains with Rum-Brown Sugar Glaze

I sauteed my plantains over medium high heat in safflower oil instead of grilling them. I cooked them around four minutes per side.

Bobby Flay's Grilled Plantains with Rum-Brown Sugar Glaze

Stir in 2 tbsp of butter once sauce has reduced and thickened. Remove from heat.

Bobby Flay's Grilled Plantains with Rum-Brown Sugar Glaze
For those who do not use alcohol, make a traditional caramel sauce instead!

I served the plantains on top of ice cream and drizzled on the glaze. Unbelievably delicious! I was seriously blown away.

This is the perfect summertime treat that would be great at a party. Traditional flavours with exotic flare. The sauce, in particular, impressed the hell out of me. So easy and delicious, I will be making it again. I give this recipe five out of five wooden spoons. 

Have a tasty weekend everyone!

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  1. aliceinparis says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    This reminds me of “Bananas Foster” SO GOOD! I love sauteed bananas and I’m sure I would love this. What a lovely treat for yourself.

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  2. Suzie Ridler says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    Yes, very similar Shelagh but with plantains, it’s so cool. It was my lunch one day this week, LOL. Yes, a total treat!

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  3. Debra She Who Seeks says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    2 CUPS OF RUM? Now that’s my kind of sauce!

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  4. AvaDJ says

    August 12, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    I’m with Debra, I think I would still use the full 2 cups for my single serving LOL…yeah summer vacation is taking it’s toll hahaha.

    These look seriously delicious and the photo is very drool inducing and stunning.

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  5. cookingvarieties says

    August 13, 2011 at 5:21 am

    hi suzie, your plantain looks so delicious. i thought they were bananas, cos we don’t have plantains locally.
    may be i use bananas instead
    a happy weekend to you

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  6. Suzie Ridler says

    August 13, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Yeah, that’s why I made a much smaller version, two cups of rum is a lot! But it is really good. Cookingvarieties, you probably want to avoid browning the bananas like I did the plantains because they might turn to mush. I would either quickly grill them or cook them quickly in butter then add the sauce to the pan. Enjoy!

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  7. Mondo says

    June 19, 2013 at 3:50 am

    I’ve been thinking about plantains lately. never considered making it with a rum glaze…until now.

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