Plantains are generally seen as the big sister of bananas and are indeed part of the banana family. They are similar in appearance but are larger than the average banana and much higher in starch.

Simple yet surprisingly delicious, these ripe plantain fritters are an excellent accompaniment to an African or Caribbean ...

Plantains are cooked green, semi-ripe or fully-ripe. Treat them like a starchy vegetable and use in savoury or sweet dishes. Before cooking, peel by top and tailing the fruit, then cut along the ...

This delicious plant-based burger uses ripe plantain (to get maximum sweetness ... Leave to cool slightly, then peel and mash with a fork in a large bowl. Add the black beans, salt, black pepper ...