Here are some friends with simlar question as we.And I have this question for many days,anyone help us?
Kitty said: Yes.Plantains and bananas?-I try seach this on internet but no results found.Maybe this is a stupid question.
Mike said: oh,no,you are wrong.I have found as below for this question(Plantains and bananas?),it will help you,my kids.
are plantains and bananas the same thing? if they aren't, where can i find some plantains? thanks.
Answer:
they aren't really the same. Plantains aren't as sweet, they are more starchy and can be used in savory recipes. They can usually be found in any supermarket, especially in areas with high hispanic populations... you can always try a hispanic grocery store as well. enjoy!
Most grocery stores carry them nowadays, if yours doesn't try locating a Latin or Mexican market in your area.
Plantains are a member of the banana family. They are a starchy, low in sugar variety that is cooked before serving as it is unsuitable raw. It is used in many savory dishes somewhat like a potato would be used and is very popular in Western Africa and the Caribbean countries. It is usually fried or baked. It's such a versatile fruit, yet it is so misunderstood. And while most people think it looks like an ugly banana, it is really much, much more.
The plantain is the only fruit that can be used at all stages of ripeness, (green, yellow and black) and it has distinct and delicious flavor at all stages. While the plantain is a fruit, it is not eaten raw like any other fruit but is treated more like a vegetable and served fried, baked, mashed, sautéed, stuffed, or even micro-waved.
The versatile plantain can be used to create enticing appetizers, satisfying entrées or tempting desserts. And, because it's usable at all stages of ripeness, the plantain has almost no waste. The main difference between a banana and a plantain is moisture content. The plantain averages about 65% moisture content and the banana averages about 83% moisture content. Since hydrolysis, the process by which starches are converted to sugars, acts fastest in fruit of higher moisture content it converts starches to sugars faster in bananas than it does in plantains. A banana is ready to eat when the skin is yellow whereas a plantain is not ready to eat "out of hand" until hydrolysis has progressed to the point where the skin is almost black
Plantains are different from bananas. You should try a mexican store.
Plaintains and bananas come from the same family, but they are very different. Plaintains flavor isn't as developed as a banana. However; plaintains are delicious cooked in a variety of ways. They hold up better in the cooking process because of the firmness of their texture.
You can find them in just about any grocery store these days. They are very popular among the Spanish population.
Plantains are in the banana family but they are not banana's.
Banana's have a higher sugar content, so they're sweeter. Plantains are also sweet, but also starchier and thicker than banana's. And unlike banana's, plantains should almost always be cooked. Usually you can cut them into slices and fry them in a little vegetable oil. If you'd like you can fry them in some oil till they're slightly browned on each side, then sautee them in another pan with a half stick of butter and a few tablespoons of honey and you'll have a really nice, sweet and relatively healthy desert.
Porbably best not to eat them raw, they won't taste all that great.
Oh, you can get them at your local supermarket most liekly, if not look for a specialty store. Or fresh direct online.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/plantains...
Plaintains are different because they are more starchy, a bit bitter sometimes, and have less sugar. You can find them usually in any grocery stores.
NOT THE SAME THING
Bananas and plantains are not the same thing. Plantains are denser and starchier than bananas and not as sweet.
WHERE TO FIND PLANTAINS
Try Asian or Latino food markets, if not your typical supermarket. They are sold unripened (green) and ripened (yellow/brown). Try frying green plantains to make Cuban Tostones!
most of your good stores have plantains and yes there is a big difference between the two you cook plantains
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Kitty said: Yes.Plantains and bananas?-I try seach this on internet but no results found.Maybe this is a stupid question.
Mike said: oh,no,you are wrong.I have found as below for this question(Plantains and bananas?),it will help you,my kids.
are plantains and bananas the same thing? if they aren't, where can i find some plantains? thanks.
Answer:
they aren't really the same. Plantains aren't as sweet, they are more starchy and can be used in savory recipes. They can usually be found in any supermarket, especially in areas with high hispanic populations... you can always try a hispanic grocery store as well. enjoy!
Most grocery stores carry them nowadays, if yours doesn't try locating a Latin or Mexican market in your area.
Plantains are a member of the banana family. They are a starchy, low in sugar variety that is cooked before serving as it is unsuitable raw. It is used in many savory dishes somewhat like a potato would be used and is very popular in Western Africa and the Caribbean countries. It is usually fried or baked. It's such a versatile fruit, yet it is so misunderstood. And while most people think it looks like an ugly banana, it is really much, much more.
The plantain is the only fruit that can be used at all stages of ripeness, (green, yellow and black) and it has distinct and delicious flavor at all stages. While the plantain is a fruit, it is not eaten raw like any other fruit but is treated more like a vegetable and served fried, baked, mashed, sautéed, stuffed, or even micro-waved.
The versatile plantain can be used to create enticing appetizers, satisfying entrées or tempting desserts. And, because it's usable at all stages of ripeness, the plantain has almost no waste. The main difference between a banana and a plantain is moisture content. The plantain averages about 65% moisture content and the banana averages about 83% moisture content. Since hydrolysis, the process by which starches are converted to sugars, acts fastest in fruit of higher moisture content it converts starches to sugars faster in bananas than it does in plantains. A banana is ready to eat when the skin is yellow whereas a plantain is not ready to eat "out of hand" until hydrolysis has progressed to the point where the skin is almost black
Plantains are different from bananas. You should try a mexican store.
Plaintains and bananas come from the same family, but they are very different. Plaintains flavor isn't as developed as a banana. However; plaintains are delicious cooked in a variety of ways. They hold up better in the cooking process because of the firmness of their texture.
You can find them in just about any grocery store these days. They are very popular among the Spanish population.
Plantains are in the banana family but they are not banana's.
Banana's have a higher sugar content, so they're sweeter. Plantains are also sweet, but also starchier and thicker than banana's. And unlike banana's, plantains should almost always be cooked. Usually you can cut them into slices and fry them in a little vegetable oil. If you'd like you can fry them in some oil till they're slightly browned on each side, then sautee them in another pan with a half stick of butter and a few tablespoons of honey and you'll have a really nice, sweet and relatively healthy desert.
Porbably best not to eat them raw, they won't taste all that great.
Oh, you can get them at your local supermarket most liekly, if not look for a specialty store. Or fresh direct online.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/plantains...
Plaintains are different because they are more starchy, a bit bitter sometimes, and have less sugar. You can find them usually in any grocery stores.
NOT THE SAME THING
Bananas and plantains are not the same thing. Plantains are denser and starchier than bananas and not as sweet.
WHERE TO FIND PLANTAINS
Try Asian or Latino food markets, if not your typical supermarket. They are sold unripened (green) and ripened (yellow/brown). Try frying green plantains to make Cuban Tostones!
most of your good stores have plantains and yes there is a big difference between the two you cook plantains
correctness,It's Non-profit and only for informational purposes.
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