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Plantains - 7/12/2010 6:55:26 PM   
DesFIP


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Status: offline 		Since we've had the banana discussion, I thought it only fair to discuss their near relative the plantain.

Anyone else a plantain lover? How do you use them?

I just make tostadas. Because I'm lazy. If I want plantain chips I buy them.

But a great thing to do if you have a deep fryer is to make empanadas de verde. Boil peeled green plantains until tender, then mash. Roll out between sheets of heavy plastic wrap or in a zip lock bag. Cut a circle, fill with queso blanco or a seasoned cooked ground beef mixture, fold the other half of the circle on top, seal and fry till crispy.

Tons of work and hellishly caloric but the best.


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RE: Plantains - 7/12/2010 7:00:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have never purchased any, or cooked with them, but a coffee shop near by makes fried plantains. And OMG. I didnt think I would like them, but I crave them every time I ride by that place! I cant wait to grab some and get in the kitchen.

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RE: Plantains - 7/12/2010 7:31:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		Wow all I've ever done is grill or saute them!! Now I want empanadas!

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RE: Plantains - 7/12/2010 7:42:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		When I visited Puerto Rico, plantains were a frequent menu choice.  Even the roadside vendors had treats made from fried plantains, good stuff.

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RE: Plantains - 7/12/2010 7:45:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		Fried fruit just sounds wrong!



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RE: Plantains - 7/12/2010 7:50:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		i remember the first time i had a plantain. i thought it was just like a bananna. i just took a bite. Yuk!!!!

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RE: Plantains - 7/13/2010 5:54:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		I love them. My favorite is a lasagna like dish with sauteed plantains instead of the noodles, picadillo as the meat, and a little parmesan on the top.

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RE: Plantains - 7/13/2010 6:00:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		I've never used them. Kind of hard to get in Cleveland

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RE: Plantains - 7/13/2010 1:36:36 PM   
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ORIGINAL: DomYngBlk

I've never used them. Kind of hard to get in Cleveland


Try Dave's Market on Ridge Road.


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RE: Plantains - 7/13/2010 3:52:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		I can get plantains on any street corner here so i never buy them to make them on my own.

I usually will get some fried plantains or empanadas

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RE: Plantains - 7/14/2010 8:41:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		yes uncooked plaintains are yucky, just like potatoes you have to cook them. i have just one word though, mofongo. this is addictive.

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