They come in three colours. The least ripe are green, more ripe ones turn yellow, and eventually, they become black. They ...

then cut along the angles of the skin and pull the skin away in strips. Plantains can be simmered in soup or turned into mash, but their subtle taste is maximised by roasting or frying.

Plantain Salve Uses Here are some of the best ways to use a plantain salve: Skin Healing: Plantain salve is often used to ...

To make the plaintain hummus, roast the plantains on the barbecue over a medium–high heat, turning regularly, for about 15 minutes until they are blackened and the skin splits. Alternatively ...