Ripe plantains are yellow with black spots on the skin. They should feel slightly soft to the touch. You can tell they are ready to be eaten when the skin is fully yellow and the fruit yields slightly when pressed.
Yes, plantains do look a lot like bananas.
A large green banana
To pick ripe plantains effectively, look for ones that are mostly yellow with some black spots. The skin should be firm but yield slightly to pressure. Avoid green plantains, as they are not yet ripe.
Plantains grow up in stalks that look similar to a palm tree.
Plantains. They are bigger than bananas but look the same and when cooked, they can be made as sweet mushy plantains or they can be made as tostones, which are fried and harder with salt.
when they look ready... like .. when they look like lima beans we eat
A ripe cantaloupe is typically orange or yellow in color, with a sweet aroma and a slightly soft feel when gently pressed.
When choosing plantains for the best flavor and texture, look for ones that are yellow with some black spots. These ripe plantains will be sweeter and have a softer texture when cooked. Avoid green plantains, as they are not yet ripe and will be starchy and less sweet.
Like a giraffe...that hasn't eaten in a few years...
To pick a ripe plantain for cooking, look for one that is mostly yellow with some black spots. The skin should be firm but yield slightly to pressure. Avoid green plantains, as they are not yet ripe.
You'll start to look like an American
your be able to look at it and tell