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  • ...to its starchy content and less sweet flavor compared to dessert bananas. Plantains are a staple food in the [[tropical regions]] of the world, ranking as the ...[potato]]. As they ripen, they become sweeter and their color changes from green to yellow to black, just like bananas.
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  • ...chy nature. Unlike the sweet, dessert bananas that many are familiar with, plantains are more similar to a vegetable than a fruit and are a staple food in many ...similar to a potato. Yellow plantains are slightly sweeter, and dark brown plantains have a sweeter, softer flesh that is easier to eat.
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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 ...ains are larger and thicker-skinned than dessert bananas. They are usually green or yellow in color, but can also turn black when fully ripe. The flesh is f
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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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  • ...typically served for breakfast. It is made from boiled and mashed [[green plantains]], and is often served with [[fried eggs]], [[fried cheese]], and [[Dominic ...a smooth consistency. Some people add a bit of the water used to boil the plantains to the mash to make it creamier. The dish is typically served with a toppin
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  • [[File:Ghanaian Fried Plantains.jpg|alt=Fried plantains|thumb|Fried plantains]] '''Other names: Green Plaintain Yellow Plaintain Black Plaintain'''
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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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  • ...asoned meat, usually [[pork]], and wrapped in plantain leaves before being boiled. ...s]]. The Taino people used the abundant resources of the island, including plantains and bananas, to create this dish.
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  • ...lso popular in parts of [[Colombia]] and [[Brazil]]. Made primarily from [[plantains]] and [[pork]], tacacho is a staple food that reflects the rich biodiversit ...y [[chicharrón]] (fried pork belly or rinds). The plantains are grilled or boiled until they are soft. Once cooked, they are mashed and mixed with bits of ch
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  • ...] is not a staple because it may not be available, or is expensive to buy. Green [[vegetables]] may be a staple in some countries, but not others. Foods whi File:Plantains.jpg|[[Plantain]]s, related to [[banana]]
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  • * [[Bell peppers]] (green, red, or yellow) # The gizzards are cleaned, seasoned, and boiled until tender. They are then diced into bite-sized pieces.
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  • ...h [[beef]], [[vegetables]], and [[rice]]. The name "Nilaga" translates to "boiled" in English, reflecting the simple cooking process used to create this hear ...]. Some versions of the dish also include [[corn on the cob]] and [[banana|plantains]].
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  • ...They are typically harvested green and then cooked, often being steamed or boiled. The fruit is high in [[starch]], similar to a potato, and has a mild flavo ...In other parts of East Africa, matooke may be boiled or fried, similar to plantains.
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  • ...erived from tamarind (sampalok), although other souring agents like guava, green mango, and calamansi can also be used. Ingredients typically include pork, ...staple in Filipino households. It primarily consists of chicken, wedges of green papaya, and chili leaves or malunggay leaves, simmered in a broth flavored
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  • | Green banana, cooked (in salt water)||38.0 | Green banana, fried||30.0
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  • |Ingredients=tomatoes,green onions,fresh cilantro,yellow onion,butter,ground cumin,garlic powder,kosher ...atties), on top of beans, boiled potatoes, rice, meats of all kinds, yuca, plantains, etc., etc. We also mix it with fried potatoes, [[eggs]] or anything else t
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  • ...irmer, [[Starch|starchier]] fruit. Those are usually called [[plantain]]s. Plantains are mostly used for cooking or fibre. ...[[ripe]], they turn [[yellow]] or, sometimes, [[red]]. Unripe bananas are green.
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  • ...d over the course of a week by choosing from all subgroups, including dark green, red and orange, legumes (beans and peas), starchy, and other vegetables. *[[boiled]]
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  • *'''[[Aunt Ruby's German Green]]''' *'''[[Boiled peanuts]]'''
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  • ...in-bag]] - A cooking method where food is sealed in a plastic bag and then boiled in water to cook. * [[Chiffonade]] - A cutting technique in which leafy green vegetables or herbs are rolled together and sliced into thin strips. It's o
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