Name: Tostones Rellenos Eaten in: Latin America I was so excited when I set up to make this recipe. I had bought a fancy tostones rellenos maker and I was going to use it for the first time. When the key moment came and I took out my tool, it broke as soon as I… Continue reading Tostones rellenos almost did not happen
Tag: Plantain
Stuffed plantain boats, take this festive boat ride anytime
Name: Stuffed plantain boats Eaten in: Jamaica Foodie: Linda I would make these stuffed plantain boats over and over again, just to look at them. The combination of colors and shape create a pure delight for the eyes. But then comes the time, where the eating must happen, and there again, you realize that the… Continue reading Stuffed plantain boats, take this festive boat ride anytime
South-Indian plantain fry
Name: Plantain Fry Eaten in: South India Foodie: Linda I “bugged” my good friend Allen for a week before he sent me this plantain fry recipe. We were discussing food and he mentioned a quick recipe that he and his family make with plantains. It is just like the Indian kelewele, except the plantains
Pork estofado, another great one-pot-dish made with plantains
Name: Pork Estofado Eaten in: Philippines Foodie: Elodie As I am sure you have noticed by now, plantains are used a lot, and in many different ways, in tropical cuisine. Most of the time they are accommodated into some sort of side dish. In pork estafando however, they are incorporated into the meat dish to… Continue reading Pork estofado, another great one-pot-dish made with plantains