Meanwhile, black plantains are completely ripe. The flesh is soft and has an almost caramel-like sweetness that's perfect for dessert. But what does a plantain's ripening timeline look like?

Plantains are cooked green, semi-ripe or fully-ripe. Treat them like a starchy vegetable and use in savoury or sweet dishes. Before cooking, peel by top and tailing the fruit, then cut along the ...

They’re made using ripe plantains (called plátanos maduros in ... making them a crowd-pleasing dish. If you’ve ever wanted to recreate the magic of these sweet and savory bites at home ...