now what?

they are still green and i guess i have to wait til they are yellow to cook? (the store recommended that i choose ones that weren't bruised or gouged and the only ones that weren't were green *shrug*)

bigbad had them once, served at breakfast, mashed with spices (he thinks) and he'd love to have 'em that way again.

anyone have a good way to prepare them? breakfast recipes would be especially appreciated but i'd like to learn about any.

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Toot tootin' Toronto yet again! It's the most multicultural city in the world & I live in a heavily-populated West Indian area so plantains are everywhere. My Guyanese friend swears by this one (he usually eats it for supper but figures the bacon makes it a brekkie food):

PLANTAIN MASH

Serves 6.
4 semi- ripe plantains (pintones) not too ripe, yellow with only a few black flecks
1 teaspoon salt
5 slices thick-sliced bacon, cut in thin strips
2 tablespoon lard or oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
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Cooking Directions
Cut the semi-ripe plantains in several pieces, place in a pot and cover with water. Add salt and boil until plantains are tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, allow to cool slightly, and peel. Press the plantains through a potato ricer or vegetable mill, or mash very well with a fork to make a smooth puree.

Cook the bacon in a large skillet at low heat until it is cooked by not crisp.

Drain and reserve the bacon, discard the bacon fat (or save for another use).

In that same skillet heat 2 tablespoons of lard or oil over medium heat; add the minced garlic and stir. Before the garlic begins to color, add the plantain mash and the reserved bacon. Using a wooden spoon, stir to mix well.

(I've had so many neighbours swear that they're better than mashed potatoes but haven't tried them myself. I will! Thanks for the inspiration, wyndhy!)

I've had them as a mashed potato replacement at Texas de Brazil (A Brazilian Steakhouse) ... they are quite tasty, just a bit sweet, I'd consider them nearly a dessert.

Here's a site that has interesting info about "ripeness"

http://www.elboricua.com/platanos.html

This one sounds YUMMY!!!

http://www.recipesource.com/ethnic/...plantains1.html

yw, steph
and thank you...both of you. maddy that first link was very informative..i loved it! ty!

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we eat them fried here

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