Like most people, I am at my most creative when stuck between a rock and a hard place. These tough situations are peppered with moments of clarity that, in this particular case, inspired this masala (Indian spice) plantain chips recipe. The story went this way: I was supposed to bring a plantain dish to a… Continue reading Traditional made new: Masala plantain chips
Category: Plantain
Thank you + ripe plantains empanadas
If you are reading this post, thank you for your continuous support! We are delighted to have been sharing tropical recipes from around the world with you for the past 5 years and counting. The transition to plantain empanadas from this heartfelt announcement is not an easy one, but it must be done. Latin Americans… Continue reading Thank you + ripe plantains empanadas
An easy tropical medley to add to your repertoire of side dishes
I associate Fall with colorful medleys. Picture small cubes of carrots, sweet potatoes, zucchini and squash delicately seasoned and roasted in the oven. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. That medley was my inspiration for the dish I am presenting here.
Grilled plantain, quickest, healthiest mid-afternoon snack
Is it me or the quality of plantains sold in the US has gone down? I find it incredibly difficult to find great plantains for boiling, baking and other non-frying alternatives. The ones I find tend to ripen unevenly with a texture that gets too mushy too quickly. If you are a plantain distributor and… Continue reading Grilled plantain, quickest, healthiest mid-afternoon snack