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Green for crunch, black-spotted for sweetness.

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Green plantains and ripe bananas at a fruit stand, Costa Rica
Green plantains and ripe bananas at a fruit stand, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Patacones

  1. Peel green plantains and cut them into 3 cm pieces.
  2. Fry until lightly golden, then drain.
  3. Flatten each piece in a tostonera or with the bottom of a glass.
  4. Fry again until crisp, then salt.
AmazonASIN B00164SI94

IMUSA Small Wood Tostonera

A smaller press for single slices.

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Maduros

Slice very ripe plantains on the bias and pan-fry slowly until caramelised.

Banana leaves

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Fresh Banana Leaves, Large Green, 10-Pack

Leaves for wrapping and steaming.

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Baking

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Simple Mills Almond Flour Banana Muffin & Bread Mix

Mix for banana bread or muffins.

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AmazonASIN B0H85FMC71

Let’s Do Organic Green Banana Flour

Another green banana flour option.

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