Also known as machos. The plantain is a green skinned, pink fleshed banana which is usually flatter and longer than a regular banana. It also contains more starch and less sugar. It is usually eaten fried, mashed, or in stews in South American, African, and West Indian cuisine.
PLANTAINS
Meaning of PLANTAINS in English
English dictionary of cooking and food terms. Английский словарь терминов приготовления и условий питания. 2012