Plantain
In Season:
(This veg is not grown in the UK)
Carbon Footprint (CO2e/kg):
0.72 kg
Tips:
Green, yellow and black plantains are just the same fruit in different stages of its maturation, with green plantains being the youngest and black the oldest.
The darker the plantain, the higher the sugar content and sweeter the flavour.
Do not use plantains interchangeably if a recipe calls for a specific type, as cooking methods and times will differ vastly.
To prepare a plantain, remove both ends with a knife and score the fruit length-wise. Use a butter knife to remove the skin from the green plantain if needed, the skin on yellow and black plantains should come off more easily.
Time to Cook!
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