Plantain

If you buy them green, they will take about a week to start to change colors. It will take another three days to turn yellow… Read More »How Long Do Plantains Stay Green?

Plantains can be eaten at any stage of ripening, but you’ll need a knife to peel them. Green and yellow plantains are often sliced and… Read More »Can You Eat A Green Plantain?

A ripe plantain is best when it’s mostly black with a little yellow, and still slightly firm to the touch, like when you squeeze a… Read More »Are Plantains Supposed To Be Hard?

They may be green, yellow, or very dark brown. Plantains are starchier than bananas and not very sweet when green. When ripe, they are sweeter… Read More »Do Plantains Get Sweeter As They Ripen?

Drizzle just enough oil into a nonstick skillet to coat the bottom of the pan, and place it on medium heat. When the oil begins… Read More »How Do You Fry Plantains Without Burning Them?

To boil plantains, start by slicing about an inch off each end. Then, cut them in half down the middle and peel the skins off.… Read More »How Do I Know When Plantains Are Cooked?

Tostones are crispy fried plantains. A plantain is a very firm banana. Serve as a side dish with your meal or as an appetizer. Saved!… Read More »What’S The Difference Between Plantains And Tostones?

How to Peel a Plantain Cut off the ends of the plantain. Lay your unripe or ripe plantain on its side on a clean cutting… Read More »What Is The Easiest Way To Peel Unripe Plantain?

To extend the shelf life of fully ripe plantains, place in a plastic bag and refrigerate. How long do plantains last in the refrigerator? Fully… Read More »Can You Put Ripe Plantains In The Fridge?

Depending on their ripeness, plantains will also vary nutritionally, the major difference being that ripe plantains will be higher in sugar, and green plantains will… Read More »Is Ripe Plantain Better Than Unripe?