Whether in stews, desserts, or side dishes, plantains are a versatile ingredient that can play star or supporting roles in just about any meal you could imagine. Green plantains have rough and starchy ...

It’s perfect for a cosy night in or a hearty family dinner. This dish combines the sweet, rich flavours of ripe plantain with the savoury goodness of a well-seasoned broth. Whether you're a seasoned ...

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 ...

Crispy fried plantains served with a creamy and spicy mayonnaise dip — a delicious snack or side. Main ingredients: ripe ...

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 ...

Grilling plantains is actually "idiot-proof," according to chef Douglas Rodriguez, the godfather of Nuevo Latino cuisine. Plantains, which are like bananas' starchier cousin, have a "natural, earthy, ...

Plantain is a magnificent tropical fruit and a staple ingredient in West African cuisine. It’s often associated with the banana, the main difference being it contains more starch and fewer sugars.

If your local supermarket is anything like mine, there’s a huge display of bananas. And right next to it, there’s a much smaller shelf devoted to plantains. It’s very easy to be in the fruit mind-set, ...