Yellow and Black Plantains

The more mature, ripened variety of the green plantain. The fruit gets sweeter and less starchy as it ages. Green plantains will ripen to yellow and then black in about a week sitting out on the counter.

To peel yellow or black plantains, cut off the ends and discard. With a paring knife, make 3 shallow slits lengthwise along the seams of the skin and peel away.