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Platanos are starchy fruits similar to bananas, often used in Latin American and Caribbean cooking for both savory and sweet dishes.

Cut off the ends, slice the skin lengthwise, and use your fingers or a knife to lift and remove the thick peel.

Yes, platanos should be cooked before eating, as raw plantains are hard and starchy.

Yes, you can bake peeled and sliced platanos at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes until golden.

Yes, peel and slice the platanos, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Green platanos are ideal for savory dishes like tostones or mofongo because they're firmer and less sweet.

Slice ripe (yellow/black) platanos and fry in a bit of oil until golden and caramelized on both sides.

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Green platanos are unripe and great for frying. Yellow to black skin indicates ripeness, making them sweeter and perfect for mashing or baking.

Popular dishes include tostones, maduros, mofongo, plantain chips, and pastelón.

Slice platanos, heat oil in a skillet, and fry until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels and season as desired.

Store them at room temperature until ripe. Once ripe, you can refrigerate to slow further ripening.

Platanos are starchier, larger, and need to be cooked, unlike sweet, ready-to-eat bananas.

Yes, platanos are naturally gluten-free and safe for gluten-intolerant diets.

No, the peel is thick and inedible. Always remove the skin before cooking.

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