Yellow Plantains

Transform your kitchen into a tropical paradise with these vibrant yellow plantains, the versatile cooking bananas that bring authentic Caribbean and Latin American flavors to your table. Yellow plantains are starchy fruits that belong to the banana family, featuring a golden-yellow skin that signals their perfect ripeness for cooking. Unlike regular bananas, plantains are typically cooked before eating and offer a mildly sweet flavor with subtle banana notes and a firm, potato-like texture when prepared. These tropical treasures are staples in Caribbean, Central American, South American, and West African cuisines, where they're celebrated for their incredible versatility and satisfying nature. The yellow stage represents the ideal balance between the green plantain's starchy profile and the black plantain's intense sweetness, making them perfect for both savory and sweet applications. In the kitchen, yellow plantains shine in countless preparations. Slice and fry them to create classic maduros, the beloved sweet plantains that complement rice and beans, grilled meats, or black bean dishes. They're essential for traditional recipes like mofongo from Puerto Rico, patacones from Colombia, or simple fried plantains that pair beautifully with eggs for breakfast. You can also bake, boil, or grill yellow plantains, and they work wonderfully in stews and curries where they absorb surrounding flavors while adding natural sweetness. For best results, choose plantains that yield slightly to pressure and have minimal black spots, then peel and cook immediately for optimal texture and flavor.