On Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:29:04 -0500, "Keith" >
wrote:
>
> "Gary" > wrote in message ...
> > My grocery store has them on sale this week 3/$1.00 . I've never tried
> > them
> > but have always been curious so this is my chance. I plan to buy tomorrow
> > morning. I like bananas so I'm assuming I should like these similar
> > things?
> >
> > I do know they need to be cooked and I want to try them as plain as
> > possible
> > the first time to experience the true taste. I did a google search and see
> > that fried seems to be the best plain way.
> >
> > I'm thinking of slicing and frying in a pan with just a bare melted layer
> > of
> > butter. Or would a neutral tasting oil be better?
> >
> > Any opinions are welcome tonight. I'll be at the grocery store at 6am
> > tomorrow morning...my traditional time for shopping.
> >
> > Gary
>
> I love them fried over medium temp in butter until just soft. A bit of
> caramelization is good -- black is not good.
>
I keep looking at them, thinking I'd like to try cooking them at home
but haven't taken the plunge yet. I do like the Salvadoran plantain
and refried beans combination when we eat out.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

sf wrote:
>
> On Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:29:04 -0500, "Keith" >
> wrote:
> > I love them fried over medium temp in butter until just soft. A bit of
> > caramelization is good -- black is not good.
> >
> I keep looking at them, thinking I'd like to try cooking them at home
> but haven't taken the plunge yet. I do like the Salvadoran plantain
> and refried beans combination when we eat out.

I did buy just one at the store this morning. Just one to taste. I will
either slice and fry it in butter OR the produce guy this morning said it's
also good to mash, form into a patty, and fry that way. I'll try today. He
did also mention that they don't taste like a banana.

Gary

On 6/9/2012 11:15 AM, Gary wrote:
> sf wrote:
>>
>> On Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:29:04 -0500, >
>> wrote:
>>> I love them fried over medium temp in butter until just soft. A bit of
>>> caramelization is good -- black is not good.
>>>
>> I keep looking at them, thinking I'd like to try cooking them at home
>> but haven't taken the plunge yet. I do like the Salvadoran plantain
>> and refried beans combination when we eat out.
>
> I did buy just one at the store this morning. Just one to taste. I will
> either slice and fry it in butter OR the produce guy this morning said it's
> also good to mash, form into a patty, and fry that way. I'll try today. He
> did also mention that they don't taste like a banana.
>
> Gary

Even better if you fry in butter, mash then refry in butter.

George wrote:
>
> On 6/9/2012 11:15 AM, Gary wrote:
> > I did buy just one at the store this morning. Just one to taste. I will
> > either slice and fry it in butter OR the produce guy this morning said it's
> > also good to mash, form into a patty, and fry that way. I'll try today. He
> > did also mention that they don't taste like a banana.
> >
> > Gary
>
> Even better if you fry in butter, mash then refry in butter.

I just sliced, cooked, and ate most of it. At first it kind of tasted like
a baked potato only much firmer. So I added some S&P. The taste is similar
but not quite the same. It's not bad but I'll probably never buy another.
At least I finally know after all these years of wondering.

Gary

On 6/9/2012 11:54 AM, Gary wrote:
> George wrote:
>>
>> On 6/9/2012 11:15 AM, Gary wrote:
>>> I did buy just one at the store this morning. Just one to taste. I will
>>> either slice and fry it in butter OR the produce guy this morning said it's
>>> also good to mash, form into a patty, and fry that way. I'll try today. He
>>> did also mention that they don't taste like a banana.
>>>
>>> Gary
>>
>> Even better if you fry in butter, mash then refry in butter.
>
> I just sliced, cooked, and ate most of it. At first it kind of tasted like
> a baked potato only much firmer. So I added some S&P. The taste is similar
> but not quite the same. It's not bad but I'll probably never buy another.
> At least I finally know after all these years of wondering.
>
> Gary

Sounds like you used a green one. They are similar to a potato. The
riper yellow ones do taste different ans sweeter.

On 6/9/2012 11:54 AM, Gary wrote:
> George wrote:
>>
>> On 6/9/2012 11:15 AM, Gary wrote:
>>> I did buy just one at the store this morning. Just one to taste. I will
>>> either slice and fry it in butter OR the produce guy this morning said it's
>>> also good to mash, form into a patty, and fry that way. I'll try today. He
>>> did also mention that they don't taste like a banana.
>>>
>>> Gary
>>
>> Even better if you fry in butter, mash then refry in butter.
>
> I just sliced, cooked, and ate most of it. At first it kind of tasted like
> a baked potato only much firmer. So I added some S&P. The taste is similar
> but not quite the same. It's not bad but I'll probably never buy another.
> At least I finally know after all these years of wondering.
>
> Gary

I couldn't remember the name of the Venezuelan sandwich made with fried
yellow plantains instead of bread earlier. It is called a "yoyo". A lot
of folks from South American countries settled in the Washington Heights
area in Manhattan. So there are some great neighborhood restaurants. One
is Patacon con Too on Broadway near 178th street. This is a picture of
their typical carne mechada yoyo:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eatingi...on/5610626774/

On Sat, 09 Jun 2012 11:15:24 -0400, Gary > wrote:

> sf wrote:
> >
> > On Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:29:04 -0500, "Keith" >
> > wrote:
> > > I love them fried over medium temp in butter until just soft. A bit of
> > > caramelization is good -- black is not good.
> > >
> > I keep looking at them, thinking I'd like to try cooking them at home
> > but haven't taken the plunge yet. I do like the Salvadoran plantain
> > and refried beans combination when we eat out.
>
> I did buy just one at the store this morning. Just one to taste. I will
> either slice and fry it in butter OR the produce guy this morning said it's
> also good to mash, form into a patty, and fry that way. I'll try today. He
> did also mention that they don't taste like a banana.
>
They don't taste like a banana, but that's okay. Let us know which
way you decided to make them and what you thought.



--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Sat, 09 Jun 2012 11:15:24 -0400, Gary > wrote:

>sf wrote:
>>
>> On Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:29:04 -0500, "Keith" >
>> wrote:
>> > I love them fried over medium temp in butter until just soft. A bit of
>> > caramelization is good -- black is not good.
>> >
>> I keep looking at them, thinking I'd like to try cooking them at home
>> but haven't taken the plunge yet. I do like the Salvadoran plantain
>> and refried beans combination when we eat out.
>
>I did buy just one at the store this morning. Just one to taste. I will
>either slice and fry it in butter OR the produce guy this morning said it's
>also good to mash, form into a patty, and fry that way. I'll try today. He
>did also mention that they don't taste like a banana.

http://www.chiquitabananas.com/Banan...s-bananas.aspx