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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Yellow Plantains are available year round.
Current Facts
Actually an entire subset of the banana, the plantain has been in North America far longer than the common banana. Those not familiar with the culinary attributes of plantains often view them as looking too black, too green or too bruised. However, that is exactly how they are to look at their different stages of edible use.
Description/Taste
The plantain is larger, firmer and has a thicker peel than the common banana. As yellow plantains are simply the younger stage of the fruit prior to its full maturity, they have a slightly firm and starchy textured mild flavored and lower sugar content. As plantains ripen, they develop a sweet taste and their color changes from yellow to black.
Applications
A Latin American, Caribbean favorite, plantains are often referred to as "cooking bananas". They are a cheap and delicious substitute for potatoes or rice in many Latin American dishes, including Mexican cuisine where tortillas are filled with cooked plantains.
Geography/History
Botanically a member of the genus Musa, plantains are believed to be native to India and Southern Asia. The Portuguese are thought to have introduced plantains to parts of the Americas and to the Caribbean Islands. Bananas and plantains represent the world's largest fruit crop in both production and trade.
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Recipe Ideas
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Yellow Plantains are available year round.
Current Facts
Actually an entire subset of the banana, the plantain has been in North America far longer than the common banana. Those not familiar with the culinary attributes of plantains often view them as looking too black, too green or too bruised. However, that is exactly how they are to look at their different stages of edible use.
Description/Taste
The plantain is larger, firmer and has a thicker peel than the common banana. As yellow plantains are simply the younger stage of the fruit prior to its full maturity, they have a slightly firm and starchy textured mild flavored and lower sugar content. As plantains ripen, they develop a sweet taste and their color changes from yellow to black.
Applications
A Latin American, Caribbean favorite, plantains are often referred to as "cooking bananas". They are a cheap and delicious substitute for potatoes or rice in many Latin American dishes, including Mexican cuisine where tortillas are filled with cooked plantains.
Geography/History
Botanically a member of the genus Musa, plantains are believed to be native to India and Southern Asia. The Portuguese are thought to have introduced plantains to parts of the Americas and to the Caribbean Islands. Bananas and plantains represent the world's largest fruit crop in both production and trade.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Yellow Plantain Bananas. One
is easiest, three is harder.
