On 6/9/2012 11:54 AM, Gary wrote:
> George wrote:
>>
>> On 6/9/2012 11:15 AM, Gary wrote:
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> Gary
>>
>> Even better if you fry in butter, mash then refry in butter.
>
> I just sliced, cooked, and ate most of it. At first it kind of tasted like
> a baked potato only much firmer. So I added some S&P. The taste is similar
> but not quite the same. It's not bad but I'll probably never buy another.
> At least I finally know after all these years of wondering.
>
> Gary

I couldn't remember the name of the Venezuelan sandwich made with fried
yellow plantains instead of bread earlier. It is called a "yoyo". A lot
of folks from South American countries settled in the Washington Heights
area in Manhattan. So there are some great neighborhood restaurants. One
is Patacon con Too on Broadway near 178th street. This is a picture of
their typical carne mechada yoyo:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eatingi...on/5610626774/