Re: Hua Moa yield - Short but Fat
Fried three of the fat ones for tostones last nite. Didn't know what to expect since the last few times trying to cook green naners that stopped growing due to frost bite was a waste. Therefore no pics taken.
I, the bananimal, hereby declare ------that everything the plant guys said about the Hua Moa being the best tasting for tostones is dead on the mark!!! Especially "Going Bananas" in Homestead, where I got the original TC puplet.
First fry - betw low and med on electric stove till somewhat softened but not browned. Pan had a 1/4 inch of veg oil. Then flattened with the pestle, aka maseta, till 1/4 thick. A quick dunk in the salt water bath they sat in after peeling and slicing. Second and final fry at med high till done. Doneness verified by grabbing one, salting and tasting.
They were far, far better than the best, freshest green plantains you can buy in the super mkt. Pics posted on next cookup.
To me, this is like finding a great new food for the first time.
Taking off the boots now.
Dan
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