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Dominican Sancocho

Talk about comfort food. This traditional stew combines all manner of meat with two different kinds of tubers. Sour orange lends a uniquely Caribbean flair. We like to brighten our sancocho by pairing...

Author: Junot Díaz

Mashed Plantains With Fried Eggs (Mangú de Plátanos)

If you ask any Dominican what is their breakfast of choice, be prepared to hear mangú de plátanos. It is basically mashed plantains, topped with eggs, cheese, red onions, or avocado.

Author: Diala Canelo

Sweet Plantain Fritters

In this 2001 film, a group of Filipino-American college friends get together to eat and share stories about their loves and lives. Their experiences of assimilating to American society vary, but all of...

Fried Green Plantains

Tostones. In many Latin American countries, crunchy tostones are as popular (and served as often) as french fries are here. A single bite of their salty crust and tender interior will tell you why they're...

Author: Melissa Roberts

Grilled Chicken and Plantains, Jamaican Style

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Plátanos Horneados con Crema y Queso (Baked Banana With Crema and Cheese)

This recipe for baked plantains shines for its simplicity. This is also a great dish to make on the grill. Place the unpeeled bananas on the cooler side of the grill.

Author: Enrique Olvera

One Pot Pie with Callaloo, Plantain, Goat Cheese, and Cornmeal Crust

This savory vegetarian pie gives a nod to the ever-popular Jamaican patty.

Author: Michelle Rousseau

Plantain Chips

Author: Lillian Chou

Plantains with Balsamic Basil Glaze

Author: Douglas Rodriguez

Garlicky Plantains

You can do the first fry ahead of time, then soak the plantains in garlic water, dry, and hold at room temperature until closer to mealtime.

Author: Sarah Kirnon