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On Sat, 09 Jun 2012 11:15:24 -0400, Gary > wrote:

> sf wrote:
> >
> > On Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:29:04 -0500, "Keith" >
> > wrote:
> > > I love them fried over medium temp in butter until just soft. A bit of
> > > caramelization is good -- black is not good.
> > >

> > I keep looking at them, thinking I'd like to try cooking them at home
> > but haven't taken the plunge yet. I do like the Salvadoran plantain
> > and refried beans combination when we eat out.

>
> I did buy just one at the store this morning. Just one to taste. I will
> either slice and fry it in butter OR the produce guy this morning said it's
> also good to mash, form into a patty, and fry that way. I'll try today. He
> did also mention that they don't taste like a banana.
>

They don't taste like a banana, but that's okay. Let us know which
way you decided to make them and what you thought.



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