Tag: Plantain

Plantains are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia. Two groups of plantains are thought to have a common origin: the horn plantain and the French plantain. Both types grow in India, Africa, Egypt, and tropical America. The French plantains also occur in Indonesia and the islands of the Pacific. Which country is the largest […]

Some versions are somewhat lighter; for example, one brand of plantain chips contains a little less than 120 calories per ounce. However, that’s still far more calories than you’ll find in the same amount of raw plantain. Stay healthy, avoid plantain chips, they’re high on cholesterol. Is fried plantain good for cholesterol? The high amount […]

The water plantain (also known as the mud-plantain) is another edible aquatic plant that produces edible tubers, but does not seem to have had much of a place in the Native American diet. However it does have potential to be used as food if prepared correctly. What is plantain water good for? The root and […]

Plantago rugelii is an edible species of flowering plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae. It is native to North America, where it occurs in eastern Canada and the central and eastern United States. Its common names include American plantain, blackseed plantain, pale plantain, and Rugel’s plantain. Where are plantain native to? Plantain is native to […]

PLANTAIN – NativeTech: Indigenous Plants & Native Uses in the Northeast. Food: Soak edible leaves in salt water and boil until tender, seeds can be ground into a flour. Medicine: : A tea from the leaves relieved sore eyes. A charm from the powdered roots was used to prevent snakebite. What is plantain used for? […]

A plantain is actually a type of banana, but with a different flavor and culinary use. Like bananas they are originally from Southeast Asia, but they’re grown all over the world today. They tend to be larger in size than bananas, and have a thicker skin. Plantains are also starchier and lower in sugar than […]

Do plantains taste like bananas? No, plantains don’t taste like bananas. Plantains don’t have a “banana” flavor because they are a distinct fruit and aren’t eaten raw like most bananas. When ripe, plantains are sweet like bananas, but it’s a different flavor. Do raw plantains taste like bananas? Ripe plantains are sweet like a banana, […]

Most commonly used in the coastal areas, plantains appear on menus throughout the republic, including restaurant meccas Mexico City and Guadalajara, in courses from appetizers to desserts, used in various stages of ripeness. Are plantains common in Mexico? Mexican Kitchen. Although grown most frequently in the tropical coastal areas of the country, plantains are found […]

Plantain a member of the genus Musa scientifically called as Musa paradisiacal is an herbaceous plant. The fruit that this plant produces is generally used for cooking when raw and when ripen is the soft sweet banana (sometimes referred as dessert banana). Is plantain the same as raw banana? A plantain is actually a type […]

Year-round production Plantains, like bananas, are available year round. For the North American market, they are imported from Mexico, down through Central America and into South America, especially Ecuador. Where are plantains grown in the US? Plantain, known as Plantago major, grows all over North America and around the world. It is commonly found in […]

Plantains are tasty, especially the yellow ones. This is because they are moderately high in fructose content. But unlike it’s cousin banana, plantain is rich in starch which makes it a popular staple dish in Africa. Is eating plantains everyday good for you? Plantains contain a good amount of your daily recommended amount of vitamin […]

Plantain is a very popular ingredient in Jamaica. Both ripe and green. It is widely used in various dishes and is quite loved by the natives. A plantain is basically a fruit that is usually used as a vegetable as well. Do Jamaican eat plantains? We were having a Jamaican theme dinner with Ziggy Marley’s […]

Although grown most frequently in the tropical coastal areas of the country, plantains are found in markets all over Mexico, where they are called plátano macho and look like bananas on growth hormones, ranging in color from bright green and unripe to nearly black and looking overripe. Do they eat plantain in Mexico? Fried plantains—a […]

Plantains are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia. Two groups of plantains are thought to have a common origin: the horn plantain and the French plantain. Both types grow in India, Africa, Egypt, and tropical America. The French plantains also occur in Indonesia and the islands of the Pacific. Is plantain Caribbean or African? […]

plantains are very popular from Central and South America to the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia. If they’re not available at your local grocery store you can find them at a Latin or Asian grocery store. Are there plantains in Jamaica? Whether you like them green, ripe, over-ripe or turn, plantains have become a staple […]

Plantain: a common edible weed that treats bee and other insect stingsinsect stingsInsect bites and stings occur when an insect is agitated and seeks to defend itself through its natural defense mechanisms, or when an insect seeks to feed off the bitten person. Some insects inject formic acid, which can cause an immediate skin reaction […]

4. What’s left when you take an ant out of a plantain? Something plain. What can be gotten from plantain? When the pulp of unripe plantain is sliced, dried and milled, the end-product is flour. This flour, apart from being eaten as gruel (‘elubo’) can be put to high commercial value in making the following […]

Unripe plantains are green or cream to bright yellow in color. They are also fried to make green plantain chips called tostones. Can you fry plantains before they’re ripe? They can be eaten raw but are best when fried. The edges caramelize and become crispy like the edges of pancakes cooked in butter. Can you […]

Tender in the middle and crisp at the edges, maduros, or sweet fried plantains, are served as a side dish throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Plantains change color as they ripen: They are firm when green and unripe, then soften as they turn yellow, and eventually, black. Are sweet plantains yellow or green? When […]

Plantains are not hard to peel, however, it does takes some practice. Cut the ends of the plantains and very carefully run your knife through the peel lengthwise, without cutting into the flesh. Then, run the knife around the end’s edge, about 1 inch, also without cutting into the flesh. Do you eat the skin […]