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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. green and yellow plantains in box - Sergio Amiti/Getty Images Whether in stews, desserts, or side dishes, plantains are a ...

Ingredients 2 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots is ideal) Olive oil spray Pinches of cinnamon (optional) Pinches of salt (optional) Step 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees while preparing the ...

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 ...

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, ...