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 ...

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 ...

Tostones chips are crispy slices of green plantains that are fried until golden and delicious. They taste like a cross between a potato chip and a cracker—salty, crunchy, and so easy to love. This ...

This simple starter of fried plantains quickly became the star of Adrian Forte’s menu at Sam Jordan’s modern Caribbean restaurant Lucia, which opened on Fairfax Avenue in the spring. The caramelized, ...

Plantains are everywhere, yet few people know what to do with the banana imposter. Flavor wise, the plantain — a close sibling to the banana — is much starchier. Plus, you don’t eat raw plantains.

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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or butter. Pour small amounts of batter onto the ...