First things first: Decide if you need unripe or ripe plantains. If you want them to be sticky and caramelized when cooked—like maduros, which are sweet, ripe plantains fried in oil—you’ll need to buy ...

If you see a plantain in your kitchen, what’s on the menu? Plantain fufu, pasteles, rellenitos de plátano, tostones, mole de plátano, mofongo are just a few of the dishes that come to mind. So many ...

Pie—whether it’s pumpkin, pecan or apple—is always invited to the holiday feast, but it’s not exactly the most original dessert idea. This fall and winter, opt for the less expected (but just as ...

There’s something about plantain that feels like a warm hug from home. Maybe it’s the golden color when it caramelizes just right in the pan, or the sweet aroma that fills the kitchen before the food ...

Growing up, my favorite side dish to eat was fried sweet plantains. My mom would make it often for my family, and my siblings and I would fight over them, causing her to end up frying more. In my ...

This Thai-inspired dish is a light, bright and refreshing alternative to fried fish. Instructions: Combine the cabbage, chile, cilantro, onions and carrot in a large mixing bowl. Stir the lime juice, ...

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Learn how to easily make your own DIY plantain salve recipe! This homemade herbal salve is great for healing your skin and helping with relief from burns. Plantain is an incredibly versatile herb that ...

Google is not your friend when searching for "authentic" plantain recipes and reliable information. But your retired Spanish-teacher mom and Colombian exchange sister definitely rank at the top of the ...

Overripe bananas have darkened the doorstep of many an innocent breakfast eater or baker since time immemorial. The withered lump of black peel and its sad, soggy innards will hardly even do for ...