How To Cook Plantains At Every Stage of Ripeness | Yewande Komolafe | NYT Cooking

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
  • Today on the channel Yewande Komolafe is walking us through three of her recipes, all of which use plantains at different stages of ripeness. In Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs, Yewande uses firm yellow plantains because they hold their shape and texture while absorbing the flavors of the stew. For Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon, ripe yellow plantains spotted with large black dots are best because they’re softer and sweeter. And her Plantain and Cornmeal Fritters use very ripe plantains with all-black peels, which soak up more oil when fried.
    00:00 - Intro
    01:00 - Stages of Ripeness
    02:30 - Plantains with Jammy Tomato and Eggs
    07:35 - Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon
    10:30 - Plantain and Cornmeal Fritters
    Get the recipes:
    Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs: nyti.ms/3lhm4WA
    Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon: nyti.ms/2Z0PFw9
    Mosa (Plantain Fritters): nyti.ms/3EhqdCp
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  • @guilhermealbero1
    @guilhermealbero1 2 года назад +109

    THIS IS IT! This is the culinary channel I've been looking for for a while. Informative videos, good pacing, great recipes, and the most important, charismatic hosts. Gosh, I missed this kind of entertainment in my life. Thank you!

    • @elisabeths34
      @elisabeths34 2 года назад +2

      Try SortedFood aswell. One of my favourite channels

    • @NoreenGiven-iv30
      @NoreenGiven-iv30 11 месяцев назад +1

      I made some really delicious Plantains with fish sauce and it was the best serving them with any sauce adds the flavour, I added the recipes in my link ruclips.net/video/sIfImhF1RcI/видео.html Try visiting to learn something new❤

  • @delirium129
    @delirium129 2 года назад +18

    Oh, wow! I'm from Panama so I grew up eating plantains: tostones (we call them patacones), maduros (we call them tajadas), and plátanos en tentación (when they're super ripe, we slice them lengthwise, fry them in butter, cover them with sugar and cinnamon, and bake them in the oven). We also throw green plantain chunks into sancocho, and make other stuff I can't remember right now. TL;DR: plantains are in my blood. And still, STILL, I didn't know I could cook them in such innovative ways! Thank you, Yewande, for the great recipes and for showing us a bit of Nigerian culture! 😋💜

  • @ForsakenText
    @ForsakenText 2 года назад +73

    Yewande has quickly become one of my favorites! I tried her shrimp and corn fritters and they were amazing. The kids got 3rds. I will have to try these recipes as well. More of her please 😁

  • @cpp8227
    @cpp8227 2 года назад +50

    What a wonderful, informative video on plantains! More Yewande please!

  • @user-kn2yk2qt9r
    @user-kn2yk2qt9r 2 года назад +8

    I'm only upset that in my entire adulthood, I've never made African food or knew where to start. This is the year that's changing. I love "whole foods" recipes. As in, using unprocessed natural ingredients. So much catching up to do, thank you for sharing your food and hertiage with us!

  • @emmakeegs6766
    @emmakeegs6766 2 года назад +6

    the beans and caramelized plantains look so GOOD

  • @Nurix21
    @Nurix21 2 года назад +44

    For me plantains are for Dominicans what potatoes/sweet potatoes are for US citizens. You can boil them, fried them, put them in stews/soups, stuffed them, baked them and pair them with anything! Plus shepherds pie with ripe plantain + cinnamon & cloves is just out of this world! Haha I love plantains too!

    • @pearlngozi2818
      @pearlngozi2818 2 года назад

      Do you realize plantains are an important staple to other countries other than the Dominican Republic?

    • @Nurix21
      @Nurix21 2 года назад +12

      @@pearlngozi2818 I know but I am Dominican. Just talking from my experience. Sorry if that came up wrong.

    • @pearlngozi2818
      @pearlngozi2818 2 года назад +2

      @@Nurix21 No worries. I'm sorry if my reply was hostile. I've just come across a lot of people who don't realize that plantains aren't centralized to one place in the Caribbean.

    • @xyz7981
      @xyz7981 2 года назад +6

      @@pearlngozi2818 Plantains origins are in Southeast Asia, so they are a staple in the cuisine of those countries as well.

    • @kaemincha
      @kaemincha 2 года назад +4

      Oh, wow, this comparison gives me a lot of ideas! Such delicious foods, whether they are sweet or savory, it all works!

  • @nataliaspinelli9747
    @nataliaspinelli9747 Год назад +2

    I made the plantain bean 🫘 salad it was insane! Zero left overs! My teenage boys devoured it! Yum!!! I peeled and cut plantains before roasting and I also chopped scallions prior to broiling - much easier!

  • @mirdeia
    @mirdeia 2 года назад +1

    Dang, I've saved so many of Yewande's videos. She has so many good recipes!

  • @vampireadjacent
    @vampireadjacent 2 года назад +3

    more yewande recipes please! obsessed with that first recipe. gonna make that for breakfast

  • @mikeyd946
    @mikeyd946 Год назад +1

    Its like a Shakshuka! Looks fabulous!

  • @alieninthecaribbean
    @alieninthecaribbean 2 года назад +2

    When they are nice and ripe (black skin outside) I like to slice them, roll them in a coating of cornmeal, salt, pepper, and fry them crispy on the outside. Sweet, savory and spicy.

  • @user-yk2gr8ep4i
    @user-yk2gr8ep4i 2 года назад +1

    I need green plantain peeling asmr, that was such a good sound!

  • @estilobyelizabeth
    @estilobyelizabeth 2 года назад +6

    I LOVE all of these ideas and can't wait to make them! I grew up eating plantains as tostones, maduros or in soups and am so excited to explore different ways to cook and eat them. Literally drooling.

  • @analunavelarde
    @analunavelarde 2 года назад +5

    That first recipe looks amazing! I´m going to make it for lunch today
    update: it was delicious

  • @emilymcglynn
    @emilymcglynn 2 года назад +4

    I love plantains but I never have any confidence cooking them at home because I'm never sure if they're at the right stage, this video helped a lot!

  • @thenewbaguette
    @thenewbaguette 2 года назад +6

    Wow, all three of these are amazing! I cook with plantains all the time - mostly roasting and frying - but never thought to use them this way. Can't wait to try the bean salad especially!

  • @davidbecerra9310
    @davidbecerra9310 Год назад

    Wow! poking holes in the pepper and using it like a tea infuser… never seen that technique before. Great video!

  • @ed4165
    @ed4165 2 года назад +1

    I watched this the other day and forgot to comment- I was able to send this to my mother in law and also take notes for myself! Thank you for this neat guide

  • @WellandTasty85
    @WellandTasty85 2 года назад +4

    Such unique recipes. Love watching Yewande

  • @mikecurato5431
    @mikecurato5431 Месяц назад

    The fritters were sooooo good

  • @CarbonPhysics
    @CarbonPhysics 2 года назад

    My new favorite cook! Thank you so much for this lesson.

  • @SavidgeKitchen
    @SavidgeKitchen 2 года назад +1

    Love listening to Yewande! More please :)

  • @zievdk
    @zievdk 2 года назад +3

    Looks amazing. I love making shakshuka, and the first recipe is basically a plantain shakshuka!

    • @rachelleeddins9010
      @rachelleeddins9010 Год назад

      Ziev, while I was watching the video, I also thought of Shakshuka 😊

  • @christhevoicewriter
    @christhevoicewriter 2 года назад

    I love plantains. Grew up eating them in different dishes for any time of the day. A staple in Salvadodan cooking.

  • @lukesmith8219
    @lukesmith8219 2 года назад

    I love everything NYT cooking puts out. This is great!

  • @danglienna6123
    @danglienna6123 Год назад

    Well done cooking show. Very personal and professional. I will try these unusual and delicious sounding recipes. Thanks.

  • @ArtU4All
    @ArtU4All 2 года назад +6

    This is very inspiring and demystifying.
    I ate delicious firmish pieces of “banana” in some dish years ago. Turned out it was a plantain.
    I will try some and I am saving this episode ☀️😁
    Thank you!!!!

  • @gigi4809
    @gigi4809 2 года назад +1

    I grew up eating plantains and they are my favorite! I love these recipes and plan on trying them hopefully soon!!! ♥️

  • @O2life
    @O2life 2 года назад

    This is fabulous! Just the kind of tips and types of recipes I look for! The dishes are making my mouth water. I will absolutely try them all.
    Can't wait to see more from Yewande Komolafe!

  • @jska731
    @jska731 2 года назад +3

    What a great video - informative and inspiring. Never cooked with plantains in my life. Not only do I feel ready to do it now, but I am really looking forward to it as well.

  • @jeffchow6722
    @jeffchow6722 2 года назад +1

    thank you Yewande! I have always wanted to try cooking with Plantain and this really motivated me to try these recipes out! Thanks!!

  • @VocallyYours3
    @VocallyYours3 2 года назад +1

    Gotta love it!!

  • @debradavitt5457
    @debradavitt5457 Год назад

    My first home cooked plantain x finally found them in m&s ❤️🙏🏻can't wait til the green goes n yellow will be what I require

  • @maireisenegger1
    @maireisenegger1 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video! So helpful!

  • @genevievegates5207
    @genevievegates5207 2 года назад

    I loved this video!!! Thank you for this education ⭐️💫

  • @cynhanrahan4012
    @cynhanrahan4012 2 года назад

    Big fan of plantains here. I like learning new recipes. All these look delicious!

  • @monicamorrison2282
    @monicamorrison2282 Год назад

    Definitely plan to try the Caramelized Plantains with Beans, Scallions, and Lemon.

  • @_adamasesay
    @_adamasesay Год назад

    Love all of Yewande's videos but this is by far my favourite rite! I'll definitely trying out the plantain and cornmeal fritters!

  • @carolynramirez2997
    @carolynramirez2997 9 месяцев назад

    Love plantains!

  • @sunskyemist
    @sunskyemist 2 года назад +1

    Very informative and enjoyable. Plantains are unknown territory for me, but I've been curious about using them because they're healthy and other people seem to love them so much. Yewande's explanation about the different ripeness and preparing them based on those stages was very helpful ... and chill. Suggestions about making the dishes vegan were also appreciated.

  • @suzannemcclure7412
    @suzannemcclure7412 Год назад

    Thank you for nice, clear instructions & your friendly presentation. Can't wait to get started. Mahalo from the Big Island of Hawaii.

  • @Acmckenney
    @Acmckenney 2 года назад

    I made the first two recipes this week and they were wonderful!!

  • @Mrceci12
    @Mrceci12 2 года назад +5

    Love this! Being from South America I love plantains and is always nice learning new recipes.

  • @TealCheetah
    @TealCheetah 2 года назад

    This all looks so good!

  • @cindyjimenez7337
    @cindyjimenez7337 8 месяцев назад

    Just tried the 1st recipe. Simple, yet delicious!

  • @jean-francoisdaignault9612
    @jean-francoisdaignault9612 2 года назад

    Mmmm awesome recipes! Eager to try them out. Thanks!!

  • @something00witty
    @something00witty 2 года назад +2

    This was so interesting and informative! Great video.

  • @rebeccabrandt2505
    @rebeccabrandt2505 Год назад

    Thank you for the plantain primer! So helpful. I made your vegetable maafe last week!

  • @davida9271
    @davida9271 2 года назад

    Very excited to do these recipes

  • @zackaryzhelyeznov
    @zackaryzhelyeznov 2 года назад

    Great episode. Very handy and non-fussy tips

  • @DanaBrown1984
    @DanaBrown1984 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful food!!!

  • @crudarudaaguda
    @crudarudaaguda 2 года назад

    great video! i love this format of intro to a not very well known ingredient in western cuisine

  • @bestnarryever
    @bestnarryever 2 года назад

    Oh my god that roasted/baked scallion got me salivating, why had I never thought of this?!? Haha

  • @mythcrab6047
    @mythcrab6047 2 года назад

    I made the fritters today and they were amazing!

  • @bookish.calirican
    @bookish.calirican 2 года назад

    I want tostones now lol. thank you for showing such interesting ways to make plantains! i grew up eating them but hadn't seen these preparations before

  • @cookiea1728
    @cookiea1728 2 года назад +1

    Look so yummy

  • @Cheskaz
    @Cheskaz 2 года назад

    Great video!

  • @fxncis
    @fxncis 2 года назад

    I am making all of these!

  • @nathanbenton2051
    @nathanbenton2051 2 года назад +1

    so many good vibes here. hope everyone's doin' OK

  • @poorni28489
    @poorni28489 2 года назад

    Wow❤️

  • @arshbehal6312
    @arshbehal6312 2 года назад

    She is amazing.

  • @ivanm.5481
    @ivanm.5481 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome video

  • @kaemincha
    @kaemincha 2 года назад

    love this!!! hope i can buy some near me

  • @Kat-gt7nj
    @Kat-gt7nj Год назад

    YUMO!!!

  • @thihaphuong3210
    @thihaphuong3210 2 года назад

    Delicious bro

  • @lookup7055
    @lookup7055 Год назад

    I grew up eating them when they’re yellow raw 😋

  • @ashleyp.439
    @ashleyp.439 2 года назад

    The ending lol !

  • @bhatkrishnakishor
    @bhatkrishnakishor 2 года назад +2

    It's just like, "nendran banana" found in Kerala, India. We make lots of dishes with the plantain, banana chips are the most popular.

  • @sibimathen1451
    @sibimathen1451 2 года назад

    Plantains or Ethapazham are a staple in southern India as well (especially the state of Kerala).
    From steamed Ethapazham for breakfast to Pazham pori or Ethakka appam/Fritter, where the pieces are dipped in flour and deep-fried usually eaten as a snack in the evening.
    The raw ones are used in for making Kerala dishes like ‘thoran, olan, avial, erisseri’.
    The most popular snack is Banana chips or crisps.
    1000s of miles apart but its popular in so many places!

  • @hktrill1990
    @hktrill1990 Месяц назад

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @brothyr
    @brothyr 2 года назад

    sliced long-way and pan fried with a little salt. Ive made it this way and 100% intended to have them at some other time... but I ate it all right after.

  • @hananurra6122
    @hananurra6122 2 года назад +2

    All those three dishes looks amazing. I want to try it out but plantains kinda hard to find in my areas. But it definitely give me some ideas to other starchy ingredient.

    • @xyz7981
      @xyz7981 2 года назад

      You can also use unripe or underripe regular bananas, adjusting cooking time.

    • @hananurra6122
      @hananurra6122 2 года назад +1

      @@xyz7981 Really?

  • @MathieuBoudreauPhD
    @MathieuBoudreauPhD 2 года назад

    Anyone know where you can by that spoon she shows at the start of the video?

  • @katies4272
    @katies4272 2 года назад

    Fantastic video! Yewande is so knowledgeable, and I was really inspired by all the different flavor pairings she made with the plantains. Just one thing: the captions in the first recipe say "olive oil", but Yewande said "oil" and the oil was clear, so I'm thinking it was canola oil or something similar?

    • @kateharris7785
      @kateharris7785 2 года назад +1

      I think that small amounts being poured wouldn't show the colour of the oil in larger amounts. I think it's probably just a light olive oil. Another oil would work though - in West African cooking it might be palm oil or peanut oil.

  • @eduardorios1059
    @eduardorios1059 2 года назад

    For the green platain always hit it with the flat side of a chef's knive. The skin comes off way easier.

  • @beatpirate8
    @beatpirate8 2 года назад

    Omg I keep buying it wrong! Yes to this video! Haaaalllppp

  • @buckybawllz6233
    @buckybawllz6233 2 года назад +5

    Very informative I missed the measurements tho. "I hate plantains" excellent 😂

    • @ArtU4All
      @ArtU4All 2 года назад +2

      They usually do NOT give measurements on the video. They refer you to their website 😉

    • @buckybawllz6233
      @buckybawllz6233 2 года назад

      @@ArtU4All oh she has a website or NYT wants to use her to get us to their site

    • @DuyNguyen-yx2vd
      @DuyNguyen-yx2vd 2 года назад

      @@buckybawllz6233 The recipe is always linked in the description box below the video.

    • @ArtU4All
      @ArtU4All 2 года назад

      @@buckybawllz6233
      Right
      I believe, NYT has a subscription type deal for actual recipes. What I see in these videos is enough for me to make it right. 😎🙏🌿

  • @leonb.3329
    @leonb.3329 2 года назад +1

    It was very informative and nice BUT my question is: Why is she holding the potato masher like that?!? -> 11:22 😂 I’ve never in my life seen some one holding it like that 🤣

  • @jillrutabaga9056
    @jillrutabaga9056 Год назад

    Do you really hate plantains?!! Lol!!! Anyway. I always wondered how people ate scotch bonnet peppers so I’m relieved to see that this is how you can add the flavor without having to “eat scotch bonnets”!!!

    • @elizabethhamilton1448
      @elizabethhamilton1448 Год назад

      I wondered if she hated them also. Because earlier she said she loved them.

  • @manuel1702ful
    @manuel1702ful 2 года назад +3

    You can actually eat them raw, the ones that look kinda black and the ones before that. I eat them all the time.
    Also, the "tostones" we call them patacones, and after they are fried and smashed, we pass them through water with garlic and salt, and anything you want really, and then fry.

  • @ash_17406
    @ash_17406 2 года назад

    Is there a single West Indian who doesn't HATE the way Americans say plaintain?!

  • @KatyaOrlova-jp1gy
    @KatyaOrlova-jp1gy Год назад

    stupid question but can you use bananas instead of plantanes?

  • @abhiramivelu8225
    @abhiramivelu8225 2 года назад

    Are plantains rich in iron

  • @Legacy_125
    @Legacy_125 2 года назад

    What is your spoons name? I have a fork named Rosy. Lol

  • @Gayoinion
    @Gayoinion 2 года назад

    I wish she was my mom so she could cook for me

  • @mini8465
    @mini8465 2 года назад +1

    You can definitely eat ripe plantains raw (far from biting into a potato). Just like you eat a ripe banana. These recipes are an awesome way to enjoy them too!

  • @annmariebusu9924
    @annmariebusu9924 6 месяцев назад

    Fyi there are people in that eat ripe plantain raw including my sister 😂.

  • @thenieljohnson7752
    @thenieljohnson7752 2 года назад +4

    Actually my sister eats em raw when they're almost black ripe

    • @ohthechitchat
      @ohthechitchat 2 года назад

      umm.... ick.

    • @O2life
      @O2life 2 года назад

      @@ohthechitchat umm.... rude.

  • @orlando2949
    @orlando2949 Год назад

    Like the recipes and the ideas. However, it is not “Plan- tains” do you say “mount- ain” or “fount ain”.
    Say mountain or fountain the same way you say plantain.

  • @selenamoreno7689
    @selenamoreno7689 2 года назад

    For those who don't know.....a scotch bonnet is the same thing as a habanero

  • @Andersonable
    @Andersonable 2 года назад

    It’s plan “tin” not plan “taynes”

  • @Awesumpye25
    @Awesumpye25 2 года назад

    I want sohla and that’s it. Idk who you are

  • @elizabethm362
    @elizabethm362 2 года назад

    Plantains are a hot girl food

  • @MsM-ld7hh
    @MsM-ld7hh 7 месяцев назад

    ITS PLANTIN NOT PLATINS WTF??!?

  • @binnis99
    @binnis99 2 года назад

    Her pronunciation of plantain is like daggers to my ears. 😖
    Plantain rhymes with captain, mountain, abd fountain.

  • @joesmoe8983
    @joesmoe8983 2 года назад

    Thank you, I tried the first recipe this morning, it was really good!!