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 ...

Read the original article on Purewow. You’re no stranger to tostones, aka twice-fried green plantains. But have you ever tried a sticky-sweet overripe plantain? If not, the roasted plantains with ...

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If you've ever found yourself feeling guilty about enjoying the comfort of plantains, never do that again. The fruit is not only versatile (you can fry it or bake it, make it savory or sweet) but also ...

Roasting ripe plantains is a delicious way to enjoy this sweet and savory treat. 1. Preheat your oven. 2. Peel the ripe plantains and cut them into diagonal slices or chunks. 3. If desired, lightly ...

If you’ve ever breezed through Costa Rica’s Puntarenas province looking for that must-have “one thing,” it’s likely you know who James Tancrell is. No? How about Jimmy T’s? Yup, we thought so. Fun ...

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 ...