If you see a plantain in your kitchen, what’s on the menu? Plantain fufu, pasteles, rellenitos de plátano, tostones, mole de plátano, mofongo are just a few of the dishes that come to mind.

Asian cuisine, try these jammy plantains and black beans in charred poblano sauce for filling high-fiber tacos.

Plantains, the starchy tropical fruit commonly likened to bananas, have made their way into the delectable signature dishes of many Latin American and Caribbean countries, where they are central to ...

Take away the style of the plantain flower. Then chop it to pieces and clean it in running water. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Add some turmeric powder while boiling. Decant the water. In a pan ...

Plantains are cooked green, semi-ripe or fully-ripe. Treat them like a starchy vegetable and use in savoury or sweet dishes. Before cooking, peel by top and tailing the fruit, then cut along the ...

This fall and winter, opt for the less expected (but just as delicious) plantain tarte tatin from Paola Velez’s new cookbook, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store.

The union of sweet, creamy plantains and bright, pickled onions is a delightful match. This side dish stands up perfectly to the richness of the chicken thighs and the intensity of the spicy ...

1. Peel the plantains: Cut off the ends using a sharp knife, score the skin on four sides, then use your fingers to pry the skin loose. 2. Cut peeled plantains into one-inch pieces. Fry them in a ...

Cut into thin slices and deep-fried to a perfect golden brown, plantain chips are a beloved snack throughout Africa. Sprinkled with a bit of salt or spices for extra flavor, they're the ultimate party ...

Fried plantain add a lovely hint of sweetness to this easy beef curry, which uses beef mice to keep the costs and cooking time low. Mike likes to serve it with turmeric rice (see the recipe tip ...

Add one cup of water and stir well. Cover the pressure cooker and cook until the beef is tender. Meanwhile, take a raw plantain, cut off the ends, and peel off the ridges while leaving the skin on ...