First things first: Decide if you need unripe or ripe plantains. If you want them to be sticky and caramelized when cooked—like maduros, which are sweet, ripe plantains fried in oil—you’ll need to buy ...

This Thai-inspired dish is a light, bright and refreshing alternative to fried fish. Instructions: Combine the cabbage, chile, cilantro, onions and carrot in a large mixing bowl. Stir the lime juice, ...

These thinly sliced burro bananas or plantains are fried until deeply golden and crispy and salty, excellent with a Cubano sandwich and a mamey milkshake. Cut the ends off and peel the bananas. Slice ...