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How To Properly Peel A Plantain Like The Experts
By Elizabeth Thorn
Plantains are a beloved fruit and staple ingredient across many cultures, but even though they look like bananas, peeling them is not as easy.
Unlike their sweet banana counterparts, a plantain's peel is too tough to be simply stripped away. So instead of peeling, you need to cut it off.
To get started, cut each end of the plantain with a pairing knife. Then look or feel for the ridges on the skin and make a shallow cut in each ridge.
Use the knife or your fingers to tear the skin away gently. If the plantain is ripe, you might only have to cut into one ridge, and the skin should easily peel away from the fruit.
Once the skin is removed, you'll be left with a naked plantain ready to be used in all sorts of recipes, from savory dishes like tostones to sweet treats like plantain bread.