Sure, you’ve seen plantains at the grocery store, but have you ever tried them? Learn about the pleasures of these big green bananas and their sweet and starchy features. Plantains must be cooked first, but once you’ve enjoyed a piping hot side dish of the fruit during a spicy Jamaican meal, you’ll understand what all the fuss is about. Plantains can also be fried and slathered with butter and salt like a sweet potato. Generally eaten as a side dish, you can find them served by themselves in all their gooey richness.

About 365 Things to Do, See and Eat in Jamaica
Jamaica has so many unique foods, places and events to offer. These things are often missed by visitors to Jamaica and even locals. Our goal is to have you try new things and see what Jamaica has to fully offer with something to do 365 days of the year. Please note that these are all our opinions and we are always open to suggestions.

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