Plantains have a higher starch content than bananas, so they aren't quite as sweet, especially if eaten when still green. The ...

Plantains are part of the banana family, but they tend to be larger and starchier and they have a thicker skin. Because of their starchiness, in many cuisines they are often cooked like vegetables.

Plantains are cooked green, semi-ripe or fully-ripe. Treat them like a starchy vegetable and use in savoury or sweet dishes. Before cooking, peel by top and tailing the fruit, then cut along the ...