{"product_id":"unripe-plantain-5-for-10","title":"Unripe Plantain - 5 for $10","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAs plantains ripen, their starchy flesh turns sweet and aromatic, making them suitable for a wide variety of uses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRipe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBaked ripe plantains make an excellent dessert when paired with ice cream, cinnamon, or sugar, or a tasty side dish for spicy mains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey can also be mashed and used in dishes like mofongo (with garlic and pork cracklings). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBeyond 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePopular ripe plantain dishes include sweet plantain fudge or halwa, plantain chips, jibarito sandwiches, and shrimp in plantain-peanut sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSo 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mile 12 African Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43938162638957,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1693\/9629\/files\/greenplantain-Photoroom.webp?v=1769822679","url":"https:\/\/mile12african.ca\/products\/unripe-plantain-5-for-10","provider":"Mile 12 African Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}