Fried Plantains and Arroz con Maiz from the Dominican Republic

Earlier this week I prepared a meal of fried plantains and Arroz con Maiz. I love fried plantains! I've eaten them before, but this was my first time cooking them at home. They're so sweet. And you can't tell from the picture below, but before they're cooked plantains are actually pale orange in color. I didn't know that because I've only ever seen them after they've been fried.

Cooking the plantains:


Rice with corn and pineapple: