Plantains

[mel j]

I got one to try. How do I tell if it's ripe? How do I cook it? Can it be eaten raw? What's the taste like? I'm trying to find my answers through google but thought maybe someone on here would know...

[LuvtheBeach]

In my opinion they taste like sour bananas

[betsynic]

Peel it, shred it and fry in oil by the teaspoon full. Called Aranitas I believe and are a Puerto Rican Snack. I also like them served as tostones (green plantain smashed and fried in a skillet. These are both yummy. I am sure you can find recipes online using the real names of each.

[karabeth05]

i've never made them myself, but i've had them before at a friend's house. she sliced them up and pan fried them in oil, then sprinkled with salt they were more flavorful than a potato, but not in a fruity sort of way i'm pretty sure they're not good raw, though.

[betsynic]

Recipe for aranitas:
http://latinfood.about.com/od/appeti...r/aranitas.htm

tostones:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/tostones-fried-plantains/

[mel j]

I tried it both ways just now - delicious! Thanks! Going to have to get more now my children didn't like it so much, but I think they might with a dip like ketchup or homemade guacomole. Will have to see next time.