This simple starter of fried plantains quickly became the star of Adrian Forte’s menu at Sam Jordan’s modern Caribbean restaurant Lucia, which opened on Fairfax Avenue in the spring. The caramelized, ...

First things first: Decide if you need unripe or ripe plantains. If you want them to be sticky and caramelized when cooked—like maduros, which are sweet, ripe plantains fried in oil—you’ll need to buy ...

A recipe that requires only three ingredients and ten minutes? TRAVELBOOK reveals the world’s simplest recipe: We’re making Plátanos fritos. Plátanos fritos originate from Latin America and are eaten ...

Plantains are a common staple in tropical countries around the world. And their versatility doesn't just encompass both sweet and savory recipes, but also an array of different cooking methods.

Double-frying smashed, unripe plantains yields patacones, which are the ideal scoop for this bright and colorful sea bass ceviche. Bibiana González Rave, owner and winemaker at Alma de Cattleya in ...

This simple starter of fried plantains quickly became the star of the menu at Adrian Forte’s modern Caribbean restaurant Lucia, which opened on Fairfax Avenue in the spring. The caramelized, crispy ...

Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this salad builds itself around hearty wild rice mix and fried ripe plantains. You'll ...

Recipe developer, writer and ButcherBox's chef-in-residence Ashley Lonsdale is stopping by the TODAY kitchen to make two of her favorite Caribbean-inspired recipes. She shows us how to make tender ...