Vegetable banana plantain

Only green, unripe plantains are suitable for making chips. Cut them into coins, lightly fry them, flatten them, and fry them again until crispy, and your homemade chips are ready! To add flavor, simply sprinkle them with a spice mixture. read more

• Plantain chips
• Peppers

Canapés with miniature stuffed peppers are an appetizer for any occasion, whether a holiday or a casual house party. Their sweet and tangy flavor with tart notes pairs perfectly with alcoholic beverages. Small marinated picante peppers - read more

• Lobsters
• Refueling
• Salad

Crispy fried tostones are served with a succulent lobster salad and hearts of palm. A tropical flavor is added to the salad by a dressing made with mango puree, coconut milk, and hot Scotch bonnet peppers. A superb Caribbean appetizer. read more

Patacones are fried chips made from flattened plantains, popular throughout Latin America. Crispy and golden, they are served as a side dish with meat dishes or as an appetizer, just like traditional chips. Patacones are easy to make at home. read more

• Shrimp stew
• Mofongo
• Adobo seasoning

"Mofongo is a puree of sautéed plantains, garlic, and olive oil. In this recipe, it makes a convenient base for a spicy shrimp stew. I prefer to make the stew with light beer for a more piquant flavor and add green - read more

The marinade for this recipe was inspired by Cuban mojo sauce. Orange juice, lime, jalapeño, garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil combine to create a veritable explosion of flavors, enhanced even more by the oranges. read more

Crispy plantain chips are very popular in Africa, Latin America, and other parts of the world. They're not only a delicious snack, but also a great ingredient in dishes, adding crunch and a salty flavor. For example, they can be... read more

This recipe uses a tart orange vinaigrette twice: to flavor grilled mahi mahi and to dress the black bean rice. Top with crushed plantain chips (or banana chips) and... read more

The hardest part about making fried plantains is being patient and waiting for them to ripen almost to the point of blackness. Picked plantains ripen the same way as bananas: placing them in a paper bag will speed up the process. As they... read more

Juicy, fried bone-in pork loin cutlets rubbed with garlic, lime zest, oregano, and cumin are served with a bright, slightly sweet plantain-bell pepper hash. The result is an easy-to-make dish packed with... read more

Although plantain puree has a slightly sweeter flavor and caramel notes from the brown sugar, it can be served the same way as mashed potatoes—as a side dish. It's perfect for exploring new flavor combinations. read more

Sweet plantains are the perfect complement to juicy fried chicken rubbed with spicy Caribbean jerk seasoning. For a more contrasting flavor, top the dish with a ginger-pineapple sauce made with Scotch Bonnet peppers. This is one of the... read more

Tostones are a snack of mashed, golden-fried plantains sold by street vendors throughout Latin America. These crispy pieces with a fragrant garlic sauce are hard to resist! Typically, when prepared... read more

"Turon (banana lumpia) is a popular sweet and crispy fried roll made from dough and filled with jackfruit and saba bananas. When I was little, my grandfather made them with plantains, which are more readily available in the States," recalls the recipe's author. read more

Prepare a delicious and quick Caribbean-inspired dinner. Skinless chicken breast is rubbed with Jamaican jerk seasoning, pan-fried until crispy and savory, and served with a side of sautéed plantains and vegetables in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce. read more

Tostones are Latin American fried plantains that form crispy flatbreads or chips if you crush them thinly. Tostones are perfectly crispy and delicious in an air fryer, using minimal oil. First, slice the plantains - read more

This casserole differs from the traditional American bread stuffing for turkey in both its ingredients and appearance, but as a side dish for roasted poultry, it's no less magnificent. The side dish is prepared in the style of the Mesoamerican dish, corn tamales. read more

Sunny Anderson suggests making a bread stuffing with caramelized plantains for your holiday turkey, which will add a pleasant sweetness balanced by the heat of jalapeños. She uses a store-bought stuffing mix made from - read more

Tostones are a popular Latin American appetizer consisting of fried flattened plantains. They are served both as a side dish and as a snack. This recipe calls for a piquant garlic sauce with red pepper and cumin to accompany fried tostones. read more

Delight your guests with a vibrant and impressive shrimp appetizer with an exotic sauce. Large grilled shrimp are served individually in glasses with a fresh salsa of mango, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro, seasoned with lime juice. Fruity - read more

Mole poblano is a traditional Mexican sauce from the state of Puebla, after which it takes its name. The sauce boasts a complex and multifaceted flavor, and it contains a multitude of seemingly incompatible ingredients: vegetables, read more

Bandeja paisa is a traditional Colombian dish that consists of a large plate filled with beans, rice, fried eggs, fried plantains, chicharron (fried pork rind), corn tortillas, and meat or sausage. In the center is read more

Appetizers in edible bowls are the perfect treat for any holiday or party. They are distinguished by their impressive presentation, amazing taste, and convenience. The bowls for this vegetable appetizer are made from boiled plantains baked in oven-safe containers. read more

This dish is packed with vibrant Caribbean flavors, including lime, cumin, oregano, garlic, hot sauce, and sweet plantains on the side. Rub bone-in pork chops (loin) with the spice mixture and sear. read more

Rice is incredibly delicious if you cook it not in water, but in aromatic chicken broth mixed with chopped cilantro and garlic. And when it's ready, stir in finely chopped cilantro. The flavor will be very spicy and... read more

Prepare a light Caribbean-inspired dinner. Shrimp and Cubanelle pepper skewers are served with a side of plantains. Choose ripe plantains—yellow with dark spots—so they don't need to be grilled for long. Just a couple of minutes on the grill and off you go. read more

To prepare a juicy and tender beef tenderloin with a crispy crust, you need to prepare the grill for direct and indirect heat zones, where the meat should first be well browned, and then cooked at low heat to the desired degree of doneness. read more

To prepare this complete meal, use bone-in pork loin, sliced ​​into thin patties. This tender meat requires little marinating time and just 10 minutes on the grill. The marinade is made from the juices of the pork. read more

Prepare a complete meal with a bone-in pork cutlet, served with rice and fried plantain. A mojo sauce made from chopped cilantro and mint, citrus juice, and spices adds a vibrant flavor. Brush the cutlets with this sauce before serving. read more

Banana chips baked at home are much healthier than store-bought or regular potato chips, and they're just as crunchy! Banana chips are made from plantains, which are typically cooked before being eaten. read more

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• Vegetables:

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• Plantain Puree with Chicharone:

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• Sauce:
• Vegetables:

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• Pork:
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• Marinade:

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• For the aji sauce:

This multi-component soup is served with rice, aji sauce, and homemade flatbreads. The soup, consisting of root vegetables, mini-corn cobs, and pumpkin, is first simmered with meat until tender. It is then spooned into bowls with the broth. read more

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• Pork tenderloin, ham and relish for the filling
• Cuban sweet buns
• Fried plantains for chips
• Mojito Slush cocktail for serving

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