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  • ...ilize plantains, a staple ingredient in tropical regions around the world. Plantains, belonging to the banana family, are starchy fruits that are typically cook ...texture, with green plantains being firm and starchy, and yellow to black plantains being softer and sweeter.
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  • ...flavor compared to other banana varieties. Unlike dessert bananas, cooking plantains are usually cooked before eating. They are a staple food in many tropical r ...y are usually green or yellow in color, but can also turn black when fully ripe. The flesh is firmer and has a less sweet, more starchy flavor.
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  • [[File:Ghanaian Fried Plantains.jpg|alt=Fried plantains|thumb|Fried plantains]] *Are you aware that plantains are usually cooked before they are eaten?
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  • ...from ripe or green [[plantains]], which are sliced and then deep-fried or baked. The result is a crispy, flavorful snack that is often enjoyed with a varie ...ndigenous people of these regions, who have been cultivating and consuming plantains for centuries. The word "Chifle" is believed to come from the [[Quechua]] w
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  • ...n America]], the [[Caribbean]], and parts of [[Africa]] and [[Asia]] where plantains are a staple food. ...l preference or regional variations. These slices are then fried in oil or baked until they achieve a crispy texture. The choice of oil for frying can vary,
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  • ...th banana leaves - leaf flower - Thailand.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A plate of ripe cooking bananas.]] === Plantains ===
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  • ...at are then topped with cheese, usually [[mozzarella]] or [[cheddar]], and baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly. ...also includes ground meat and raisins, but is served with rice instead of plantains.
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  • ...parts of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Unlike dessert bananas, plantains are usually cooked before consumption, which makes them a versatile ingredi ...ing softer and sweeter as it matures. However, even at their ripest stage, plantains retain a higher starch content and are less sweet than dessert bananas.
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  • ...in|plantains]], which are sliced and fried until they are caramelized. The plantains form the outer layers of the dish, similar to the pasta sheets in a [[Lasag Once the layers of plantain and filling are assembled, the Pastelón is baked until it is heated through and the cheese (if used) is melted and bubbly.
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  • ...aceous flowering plant. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red. ...ories: sweet bananas, which are commonly eaten raw, and cooking bananas or plantains, which are larger and starchier and often cooked before eating. The most wi
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  • *[[baked]] *[[plantains]]
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