Easily mistaken for bananas, this starchy food is technically a fruit, but its flavor makes it more suited to savory dishes ...

Here's what to know about bananas vs. plantains. Bananas and plantains look similar and are part of the same fruit family, however they differ a bit in their appearance, flavor, texture and ...

So many different Latin American countries and Central and West African countries have their own special plantain dishes because it is a staple in tropical regions where the fruit is available all ...

Plantains are cooked green, semi-ripe or fully-ripe. Treat them like a starchy vegetable and use in savoury or sweet dishes. Before cooking, peel by top and tailing the fruit, then cut along the ...

The plantain fruit looks like a very large unripe banana — it originates from tropical Southeast Asia and is also indigenous to Northern Australia. Otherwise known as cooking bananas ...

Make sure to use green plantain (rather than ripe plantain) for this vibrant salad, which is full of fresh fruit and vegetables coated in a zesty lime and ginger dressing. Each serving provides ...