Plantain

Definition: Plantain


Updated 01/24/09 7:53 AM · Posted by partysugar · 13 comments


Plantain
A member of the banana family, this fruit is larger, less sweet, and more firm than the common banana. It's extremely popular in Latin American cuisine and has a mild, squashlike flavor with a starchy texture similar to a potato. Plantains are never consumed raw but are enjoyed fried, boiled, or mashed.

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