plantain, major group of banana varieties (genus Musa) that are staple foods in many tropical areas. The edible fruit of plantain bananas has more starch than the common dessert banana and is not eaten raw.
Many healthy, flavorful recipes exist online; try a few to find your favorites. Fried plantain chips are a popular snack, but eat them in moderation due to the oil used. Air-frying is a healthier alternative that gives you crispy plantain chips with lower fat content.
A plantain to the untrained eye could easily be mistaken for a banana. In fact, it belongs to Musaceae, the banana family of plants, and it's closely related to the common banana.
The plantain is the main food source of the Dominican Republic, and is used just as much as, if not more than, rice. Mangu and Sancocho are two dishes for which the plantain is very important.
If you're new to the world of plantains, here's everything you need to know. And if you're a plantain fan, stick around for some new recipe ideas.
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In Central and South America, plantain leaves wrap tamales before and during cooking, as well as seasoned meats to preserve the flavor. In Africa, plantain leaves are used to wrap various ingredients to keep them intact while preparing things like corn dough and bean cakes.