tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post2834775874247587144..comments2024-03-18T06:57:55.423-04:00Comments on Food Wishes Video Recipes: Is a Case of "Plantain Envy" Driving You Bananas?Chef Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-4698119558697891352008-02-14T10:48:00.000-05:002008-02-14T10:48:00.000-05:00I only meant not to use the black ones in context ...I only meant not to use the black ones in context of this demo. For someone doing it for the first time I wanted them to buy the firm plantians which are the type used in this dish. I have no problems with the ripe ones, but it is a different result and harder to work with if really soft. Thanks.Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-14773854725645365882008-02-14T10:43:00.000-05:002008-02-14T10:43:00.000-05:00you know you can use the almost black soft ones to...you know you can use the almost black soft ones too...<BR/><BR/>but instead of tostones they are called "sweet plantains" or "amarillos" as we call them<BR/><BR/>just saying black ones aren't good is wrong ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-4328921996462899652008-01-30T11:37:00.000-05:002008-01-30T11:37:00.000-05:00I feel the same way - I have no idea what to do wi...I feel the same way - I have no idea what to do with a plantain. But, always wanted to try something. I'll give your recipe a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-51557963519392390672008-01-28T13:44:00.000-05:002008-01-28T13:44:00.000-05:00In my Dominican Neighborhood they call these "Tos...In my Dominican Neighborhood they call these "Tostones." I can't imagine a more perfect compliment to cuban sandwich personally :). <BR/><BR/>Alternatively most restaurants also serve Maduros, which is the REALLY ripe, nearly black plantains, then fried till they are all carmalized sugar and love. <BR/><BR/>http://icuban.com/food/platanos_maduros.htmlChargeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105738253659214579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-85733505467513638952008-01-28T11:30:00.000-05:002008-01-28T11:30:00.000-05:00i used canaola, but almost any veg or peanut oil w...i used canaola, but almost any veg or peanut oil will workChef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-31265201367342092352008-01-28T07:27:00.000-05:002008-01-28T07:27:00.000-05:00What kind of 'oil' are you using ??What kind of 'oil' are you using ??Chef Wendellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05242977476701353558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-64957019690070041772008-01-28T07:15:00.001-05:002008-01-28T07:15:00.001-05:00Two words: Plantain EnhancementTo give your friend...Two words: Plantain Enhancement<BR/><BR/>To give your friends even worse case of plantain-related envy, you best won't tell them about the double-frying + segment-squashing trick. Let them believe you actually cut those from your maxiplantainus gigantei that grows to be 4 feet long and has gith 4 inches across...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-36184437917911940122008-01-28T07:15:00.000-05:002008-01-28T07:15:00.000-05:00Two words: Plantain EnhancementTo give your friend...Two words: Plantain Enhancement<BR/><BR/>To give your friends even worse case of plantain-related envy, you best won't tell them about the double-frying + segment-squashing trick. Let them believe you actually cut those from your maxiplantainus gigantei that grows to be 4 feet long and has gith 4 inches across...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-56410712128117891322008-01-27T22:37:00.000-05:002008-01-27T22:37:00.000-05:00man these were so tasty!man these were so tasty!Jairushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778420298240923530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-10919387238174708432008-01-25T16:15:00.000-05:002008-01-25T16:15:00.000-05:00Another great vid Chef John,many thanks and keep u...Another great vid Chef John,<BR/><BR/>many thanks and keep up the good work!!!Chef Wendellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05242977476701353558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-47078227401151386252008-01-25T16:04:00.000-05:002008-01-25T16:04:00.000-05:00Green are fine! In fact that's the most common sta...Green are fine! In fact that's the most common state to make these. The only ones that dont really work are the really dark, softer ones. The inside is the key. As long is its firm and you can slice it, its OK. <BR/><BR/>The green ones may take a bit longer to cook however. But, you can test a few. Good luck.Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-91681669959883689042008-01-25T15:20:00.000-05:002008-01-25T15:20:00.000-05:00Okay, now my supermarket only supplies green plant...Okay, now my supermarket only supplies green plantains, if I buy these, how long would I have to wait until they turn brownish/yellowish, and does the trick of putting them next to apples speed up their ripening process, thanxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-62477650637779524722008-01-25T14:26:00.000-05:002008-01-25T14:26:00.000-05:00This is so timely, seeing as how I have plantains ...This is so timely, seeing as how I have plantains in my fridge...(although I'm not going to fry them exactly the same way, the sauce suggestion is excellent.)SMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06874989289282677599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-3365499046391057552008-01-25T14:22:00.000-05:002008-01-25T14:22:00.000-05:00I had a roommate from Ghana who used to cook up fr...I had a roommate from Ghana who used to cook up fried plantain quite often. It was quite a treat for us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-1462686842976672202008-01-25T14:02:00.000-05:002008-01-25T14:02:00.000-05:00Lol.. very funny post (I was a Psych major). You ...Lol.. very funny post (I was a Psych major). You are quite "creative."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-51402885273883709352008-01-25T13:37:00.000-05:002008-01-25T13:37:00.000-05:00Cool! I've always wanted to try these. TYCool! I've always wanted to try these. TYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com