Ripe plantains or Plátano Maduro look like large, over-ripened, yellow bananas. The skin becomes heavily spotted, almost completely black. This is when they are sweet and delicious and ready to eat.
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[…] is very easy to make and it is absolutely delicious. The sweetness of the ripe plantains is the perfect foil for smoked bacon and the fresh flavor of chimichurri. For this dish you need to […]
Ulrike says
Never bought these ones but want to try, can I buy the green ones and then just have them at home until they are ripe, like normal bananas?
Erica Dinho says
Yes.