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The plantain is a starchy fruit similar to the banana. It is firmer and has less sugar than a banana and must be cooked or processed to make it edible.
A ripe yellow plantain is sweet when cooked while an unripe green plantain has a more neutral flavor like a potato which makes it ideal for steaming, boiling or frying.
Plaintains are a common ingredient in Asian and Caribbean cuisines.
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Fast Facts
- Scientific name: Musa paradisiaca
- Often confused with the herb Plantago, which is also commonly called plantain
- Originated in India
- The leaves can be used to cover or wrap food for cooking
- Plantains are high in potassium
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Plaintain Dishes around the World
- Philippines: Banana cue
- Honduras: Tajadas
- Cuba: Fufu de platano,
- Puerto Rico: Mofongo, Tostones, Alcapurria
- Venezuela: Yo-Yo
- Dominican Republic: Mangu
- Nigeria: Dodo, Boli
- Ivory Coast: Aloco
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Bananas and Plantains (Crop Production Science in Horticulture, 5) - $59.00
Bananas and plantains are major fruit crops in the tropics and subtropics and make a vital contribution to the economies of a number of countries. They are very important in the nutrition of local populations as well as tradeable commoditi...
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These tasty, nutritious snacks are made from slices of plantain, a variety of banana. Our Inka Chips are sliced, then roasted in pure palm olein oil with a little salt. The result is a light, crispy, crunchy snack with a nutty flavor that t...
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LMAO at my "dinner" selection tonight -- plantains from Guapos, a eggnog milk shake from Mickey D's, and crackers w/ cheese and an apple...
@ezlyamuzd | November 12, 2009 07:03 AM -
@DanicaSattui fried plantains = I know how to make them. You have to buy them sort of greenish. DM me and I will send you instructions! :)
@cakegrrl | November 12, 2009 06:02 AM -
I love fried plantains but I have no idea how to make them! Dam
@DanicaSattui | November 12, 2009 05:58 AM -
Peruvian food with @mrwhiteliteSteak,eggs,rice,fries, and plantains...yummmmm
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woord @DEATHBROOKLYN, some Oxtail wit rice and plantains would be real nice right now.
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View All Plantains Questions (2) | Ask a QuestionDoes anyone know what plantains are? (4 Answers)From Wikipedia (and edited): The plantain is generally used for cooking, in contrast to the soft, sweet banana (which is sometimes called the dessert banana). The word "banana" is often ... read moreWhat is the name of your favorite sweet yellow plantain recipe? (1 Answer)Here is a wonderful recipe from my grandma's file.Its wonderful. Thambuttu ------------- Ingredients: -------------- 1. Thambuttu powder – 1 cup (Method : Roast 1 seer or about 4 cups of ... read more
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