Ripe and Tasty plantain - 5 for $10

As plantains ripen, their starchy flesh turns sweet and aromatic, making them suitable for a wide variety of uses.

Ripe plantains can be enjoyed in both sweet and savory dishes. They are delicious simply sautéed or fried, where the sugars caramelize and create crispy, sweet edges. Baked ripe plantains make an excellent dessert when paired with ice cream, cinnamon, or sugar, or a tasty side dish for spicy mains. They can also be mashed and used in dishes like mofongo (with garlic and pork cracklings). Beyond frying and baking, ripe plantains lend themselves well to countless other preparations across Latin American, Caribbean, African, and Southeast Asian cuisines. They can be boiled, steamed, grilled, or even eaten raw for a sweet, banana-like flavor. Popular ripe plantain dishes include sweet plantain fudge or halwa, plantain chips, jibarito sandwiches, and shrimp in plantain-peanut sauce.

So in summary, the very dark skin and soft texture are telltale signs of a perfectly ripe, sweet plantain that can be used in an incredible variety of sweet and savory recipes from many global cuisines