Plantains are a common staple in tropical countries around the world. And their versatility doesn't just encompass both sweet and savory recipes, but also an array of different cooking methods.

Recipe developer, writer and ButcherBox's chef-in-residence Ashley Lonsdale is stopping by the TODAY kitchen to make two of her favorite Caribbean-inspired recipes. She shows us how to make tender ...

To cook the plantains, heat about ¼-inch of oil in a cast-iron skillet. The oil should be about 350˚F. Fry the plantain slices in batches until golden brown. Remove, drain on paper towels and season ...

When out walking in Kaneshie, the town in Ghana where my grandmother lives, in the hot dusk of the evening among the clatter and chaos of life, amid the sound of tro-tro (share taxi) drivers shouting ...

This simple starter of fried plantains quickly became the star of Adrian Forte’s menu at Sam Jordan’s modern Caribbean restaurant Lucia, which opened on Fairfax Avenue in the spring. The caramelized, ...

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Fried spicy plantain chips are a delicious and crispy snack with a kick of heat Cut off the ends of the plantains. Make a shallow lengthwise cut through the peel. Use your fingers to peel off the skin ...