keightlynn Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I bought some plantains for a recipe I wanted to try, but I didn't realize until I got home that the receipe called for green plantains and I got ripe ones. From what I understand this makes a big differencein the world of cooking with plantains. Any good suggestions for what to use my ripe plantains for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted December 31, 2014 Moderators Share Posted December 31, 2014 The ripe ones will be sweeter than green ones, and a bit softer. I don't know what your recipe was, but you might be able to still make it even with the ones you bought, although it may change the flavor some. You can fry them like this, or bake them like this. If you want a more savory taste to them, try seasoning with some chili powder, salt, and lime (that should work whether you bake or fry them). You could also do a plantain casserole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 im obsessed with plantains. I like the greenish ones for anything like casserole or plantain fries, but I've been forced to buy the ripe ones before. I cut them up into about 1-2 inch coins and baked them in the oven with coconut oil, cinnamon and S&P for about 20 minutes. Delish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennR Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 For really ripe plantains, you might try kabalagala, a Ugandan plantain fritter. The Nom Nom Paleo book has a compliant recipe (can't find it online, unfortunately). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kecia Lynn Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 One of my favorite recipes for REALLY RIPE plantains is pastelón, also known as "Puerto Rican lasagna." (I cringe when I hear it described like that, but anyway...) Cheese is usually included but you can leave it out for Whole 30 if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toeinthetide Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I would imagine thise fritters to be a little "SWYPO" for me (thought I can't wait to try them in a few weeks!!) but for a ripe plantain, I'd consider that to be a sweet delicacy. I'd fry that up in avocado oil or ghee and sprinkle with cinnamon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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