7 Ways to use Plantains

By Oscar • May 8, 2021

Baked Plantain Chips: Cut peeled plantains into thin rounds. Drizzle in oil and place a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400F until edges start to turn brown.
Instead of baking, you can fry the slices from #1 in a skillet with oil (2-3 minutes per side).
Add slices to your favorite bean stew or soup.
Grill and eat warm with a handful of dry roasted unsalted peanuts for a satisfying snack.
Boil green plantains without skin in salted water and serve with a stew in place or potatoes or rice.
Baked Plantain Slices: Cut peeled plantains into 1/2 inch slices. Drizzle in oil and place single layered on a baking sheet. Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes flipping halfway.
Plantain Pancakes (Tatale): Smash 3-4 black plantains and stir in a half cup of grated onions, 3 tsp ground fresh ginger, salt to taste and cayenne pepper to taste (optional). Stir in 1/3 cup cornmeal or rice flour, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup water. Allow mixture to sit for 20-30 minutes before cooking. Fry into small pancakes on medium heat using nonstick oil spray until well browned on both sides.

Plantains should take anywhere from 3 to 7 days to fully ripen (i.e. turn yellow-black). However, plantains can be prepared and eaten at any stage of ripeness.
Peel plantain using a y-shaped peeler.