Comments on: Bananas

By: bowser

bowser — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:19:27 +0000

They have very small bananas which are extremely sweet. Like eating candy. The same with pineapples. Small, the center is as sweet and tender as the rest of the pineapple is here.

By: DanS

DanS — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:38:16 +0000

For best results, Steve, just remember the green plantain gets the salt, and the ripe yellows get the cinnamon. Most grocery stores sell them green, to sort of give you the choice of both green and yellow.

Cheers

By: SteveS

SteveS — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 14:06:10 +0000

I’ve seen them around but have never eaten any.

The fried plantains sound good, especialy with cinnamon.

By: DanS

DanS — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 14:03:36 +0000

By all means, Frank, press it! (n/t)

By: FrankC

FrankC — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 04:32:37 +0000

I prefer the green ones with salt. I have never tried preparing them myself. A friend from Panama gave me a Plantain press that I have never used.

By: DanS

DanS — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 03:27:34 +0000

If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare them . . .

Eating them green:
They’re a bit of a chore to peel. You may need a knife.

Anyway, once peeled, slice into 1-inch chunks and place in a deep frier. You may have to roll them around for even cooking. When golden-brown, remove from the oil and place on a plate with paper towel. When slightly cooled, place on a glass or ceramic platter, with the pieces standing on end. Now, using a glass tumbler, press the chunks of plantain into flattened disks. Return them to the frier for a second cooking, again until golden-brown. When done, remove from the oil and place on a plate with paper towel and salt or season to taste. They’re kinda surprising.

If your plantain have ripened to yellow, allow them to blacken a bit and sweeten, then peel. Cut them lengthwise into slices. In a skillet with a butter or margarine-based oil, fry them. While cooking, season with cinnamon and ginger. Great for a morning snack.