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[nawghtyhare]

is fried plantain made the same in latin and carribean cultures?
only experience is from fogo de chao. not bad but nothin to get hyped over imo

fogo de chao is trash
now espetus though

 

[el chino]

for sure overrated and over priced

 

[DCAllAfrican]

is fried plantain made the same in latin and carribean cultures?
only experience is from fogo de chao. not bad but nothin to get hyped over imo

Style of cut can differ.

Also different variations like Tostones and Mofongo exist

 

[nawghtyhare]

Style of cut can differ.

Also different variations like Tostones and Mofongo exist

big mama accent
in the first vid so sexy

 

[SC kid]

That toaststones vid was very insightful and simple

I'm gonna try making those.

I thought you were supposed to wait until the platano had dark spots all over it tho

 

[DCAllAfrican]

That toaststones vid was very insightful and simple

I'm gonna try making those.

I thought you were supposed to wait until the platano had dark spots all over it tho

The darker, the more ripe, the sweeter. Super sweet plantains can be too much.

Tostones are made from UNripened green banana.

I would suggest doing it baked to save the calories.

Just as crispy

Also, salt and pepper before the plantains get crusted

 

[SC kid]

What's the recipe with temperatures.
And when do you smush
I'll do it.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

What's the recipe with temperatures.
And when do you smush
I'll do it.

Baked Tostones (Green Plantains)
https://www.skinnytaste.com/baked-tostones-green-plantains/

Suggestions

1. Add a aluminum water tray to the oven so moisture can circulate. These things can be dry

2. Start out with 2 green bananas,.make sure.baking sheet is big enough

3. Have some sauce. A creamier sauce might be better. Maybe something with a mayo base.

4. Eat fast, they don't reheat well

 

[Nawzlew]

fogo de chao is trash
now espetus though

I like Fogo

except last time I went they didnt have grilled pineapples, they said they "ran out"

i'm like bruh I see pineapples at the salad bar, y'all can't grill em?

 

[DCAllAfrican]

.

Add a aluminum water tray to the oven so moisture can circulate. These things can be dry

Honestly, this should be done anytime convection heat is being used to cook food. (Might change chemistry when baking, so I wouldn't suggest it).

Grill
Oven

Etc

 

[Nawzlew]

I've only had plantains once, from a Cuban spot in LA called Versailles

https://www.yelp.com/biz/versailles-cuban-food-los-angeles-2?osq=cuban

I wasn't a fan.

I guess I gotta try them again somewhere else.

 

[SC kid]

What didn't u like about them

 

[shotsrangout]

Never heard of anyone not like plantains. Thought it was one of those universal foods like pizza.

 

[SC kid]

there was another dude in here who said he didn't care for them

Forget who tho

 

[hipstermike]

Lotus of Siam tonight

 

[shibadekobe]

I've only had plantains once, from a Cuban spot in LA called Versailles

https://www.yelp.com/biz/versailles-cuban-food-los-angeles-2?osq=cuban

I wasn't a fan.

I guess I gotta try them again somewhere else.

Cuban Roast Pork, Versailles Culver City

I always get 2 extra orders of Plantains to go for the drive back up to SF.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

I've only had plantains once, from a Cuban spot in LA called Versailles

https://www.yelp.com/biz/versailles-cuban-food-los-angeles-2?osq=cuban

I wasn't a fan.

I guess I gotta try them again somewhere else.

Was probably tostones.

And I completely understand why someone doesn't care for them.

If I never had sweet fried plantains again, I would be fine. I usually give them away when I am with company getting Caribbean food. Just too much sweetness after a bite or two.

Tostones are more my speed

 

[swaynomics930]

Was probably tostones.

And I completely understand why someone doesn't care for them.

If I never had sweet fried plantains again, I would be fine. I usually give them away when I am with company getting Caribbean food. Just too much sweetness after a bite or two.

Tostones are more my speed

Not a hug fan of sweet plantains either, love me some tostones and planto chips!!

I had sweet plantain with some ice cream it was fire. But only as a dessert I enjoy them.

 

[lawdog1]

Cuban Roast Pork, Versailles Culver City

I always get 2 extra orders of Plantains to go for the drive back up to SF.

I’ve been to Versailles many times (the Culver City one is like 5 minutes from my house) and I enjoy the plantains. In fact, since I don’t eat meat, the plantains, rice and beans is all I eat there. But I think plantains are just one of those things not everyone is going to like.

 

[tay1]

That ring of onion would be a no go for me with that dish. Also sweet plaintains are the only way to go. Joints gotta be black before frying

 

[Nawzlew]

I’ve been to Versailles many times (the Culver City one is like 5 minutes from my house) and I enjoy the plantains. In fact, since I don’t eat meat, the plantains, rice and beans is all I eat there. But I think plantains are just one of those things not everyone is going to like.

yeah, that's the spot, I use to live down the street from there. Only went once, got the garlic chicken which was really good.

 

[SC kid]

I only eat raw onion on burgers and salads.

I think

 

[Nawzlew]

I only eat raw onion on burgers and salads.

I think

tacos?

 

[DCAllAfrican]

tacos?

Caramelized onions on tacos would be good.

SC kid

Do you prefer raw or cooked onions on burgers?

 

[tay1]

Grilled or carmelized