Simple yet surprisingly delicious, these ripe plantain fritters are an excellent accompaniment to an African or Caribbean stew or braise. They're also a fun dippable party snack.

3. Smash each fried plantain to a quarter-inch thickness with a tool called a tostonera . You can also use a mallet or the heel of your hand. 4. Soak the plantains in salty water for one minute ...

Top with a second fried plantain disk and enjoy. Looking for more recipes? Learn how to make Pan de Jamon, a Venezuelan ham bread. Use patacon as you would for any sandwich. You can make a BLT ...

Fried plantain add a lovely hint of sweetness to ... rice (see the recipe tip), but plain basmati rice is also good. To make the curry, heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan or sauté pan ...

He starts by preparing a rich, well-seasoned minced meat sauce, frying the meat with onions and garlic. Then, he slices and ...