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"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> My grocery store has them on sale this week 3/$1.00 . I've never tried
> them
> but have always been curious so this is my chance. I plan to buy tomorrow
> morning. I like bananas so I'm assuming I should like these similar
> things?
>
> I do know they need to be cooked and I want to try them as plain as
> possible
> the first time to experience the true taste. I did a google search and see
> that fried seems to be the best plain way.
>
> I'm thinking of slicing and frying in a pan with just a bare melted layer
> of
> butter. Or would a neutral tasting oil be better?
>
> Any opinions are welcome tonight. I'll be at the grocery store at 6am
> tomorrow morning...my traditional time for shopping.
>
> Gary


I love them fried over medium temp in butter until just soft. A bit of
caramelization is good -- black is not good.

Keith