Maduros en Gloria (Sweet Plantain Casserole)

A sweet-and-savory combination of fried ripe plantains, baked in a creamy casserole with sharp cotija cheese, cinnamon, and sugar.

Fried Plantains With Black Beans, Roasted Poblanos, Avocado, and Pickled Red Onion

[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Patacones are the Colombian equivalent of Caribbean tostones—double-fried green plantains. Just like cooking a french fry, you start with a starchy chunk of green plantain, cook it once at a low temperature, then cook it a...

Patacones Con Hogao (Colombian-Style Fried Plantains with Tomato-Onion Sauce)

You can serve these as-is as a side dish (they commonly go with whole fried fish), or you can make a sauce for them.

Fried Green Plantains (Patacones) With Guacamole

Crisp fried green plantains with a tender core, served with guacamole.

Vegan Cashew Milk–Braised Green Plantains

Dense and meaty green plantains are hearty enough to stand on their own in this creamy cashew sauce. We simmer the thick slabs of plantain in a blend of rich cashew milk, bright herbs, and aromatic spices for balanced flavor and a vibrant hue. Although it's substantial enough as a main course, its bright acidity makes this the perfect side to grilled fish or sautéed shrimp as well.

Roasted Sweet Plantains With Cream and Cinnamon

My aunt-in-law introduced me to this ultra-simple dessert of roasted sweet plantains enriched with a touch of cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar. As it roasts, it turns custardy soft, taking on an almost pudding-like texture.

Fried Plantain Chips

Fried green plantain chips seasoned lightly with salt are a popular snack all over the Caribbean and Central and South America. The key to success is cutting uniform slices for even cooking.

Mint Mojo (Puerto Rican-style Garlic Sauce with Mint)

An herbal sauce made with mint and parsley, flavored with garlic and citrus juice.

Tostones with Tomato Salsa

Tostones is a classic across Latin America and definitely a favorite side dish. Follow our easy-to-make tostones recipe and I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Sopa de Platano (Colombian Plantain Soup)

A rich and hearty four ingredient Colombian soup made with fried plantains flavored with onions and cilantro.