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First you peal the plantains. It is easier to peal if you allow it to sit in hot water a few minutes or allow hot water to run on them. Once pealed, you cut into four pieces and place in boiling water 20-25 minutes depending on its thickness. Serve with GOYA Olive Oil and enjoy. George
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∙ 13y agoMy grandmother from Cuba always used olive oil but most folks prefer vegetable or canola oil. I have used butter and they a couple times in the past and they were great!You can use just about any oil you prefer.
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∙ 15y agoPeel the plantain, cut in put salt and fried on oil for 3minutes, them take out and smashed and fried again for 3more minutes and eating with any meat.
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∙ 14y agoyour can fry it on a pan mmm mm good
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∙ 15y agoYou grill them
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∙ 10y agofry them again :)
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∙ 12y agoButter works for me.
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Do green plantains taste like sweet plantains?
Yes green plantains taste like sweet plantains
Are plantains high in potassium?
are plantains (green or ripe) high in potassium?
How many calories do get from green plantains?
260
What do plantains look like?
A large green banana
What tuber is used to make tostones?
Green Plantains
What is the typically color of unripe plantains and banana?
Green
Can you eat green plantains with candida diet?
yes
How do you make mangu?
You boil the plantains add salt to the water after a while when you notice the plantains are soft you could drain the water . Then you add mozzarella cheese in it if you would like if not just drain the water and smash the plantains . After add some seasoning if desired and there's your mangu .
What are plntains made of?
Plantains belong to the banana family. However, green plantains have less sugar and contain more starch then a banana. Plantains are fried or boiled before eating. This food source is grown in regions like the Caribbean.
When are plantains traditionally used?
Plantains are traditionally used in cooking, you can steam, boil, or fry it (and I'm sure there are many other ways to prepare it). There are no traditional celebrations where plantains are special (such as tamales at Christmas for some regions of the world), but the fruit can be eaten at any stage of ripeness, and is used commonly in many cuisines around the world.
Why are diabetics advised to eat green plantains rather than ripe plantains?
Diabetics cannot eat ripe plantain because they contain reducing sugars which we all know is bad for their health.
What is the difference between bananas and bananas?
Plantains are firmer and have a lower sugar content than bananas. Also, plantains are starchy and can be cooked and eaten like a potato when unripe (green). When overripe, plantains are sweet. Bananas are mostly eaten raw and are much sweeter. According to Wikipedia: "There is no formal botanical distinction between bananas and plantains, and the use of either term is based purely on how the fruits are consumed."
