Video: How to Peel a Plantain

Peeling plantains can be a little tricky. Though green plantains look like overgrown bananas, you can't peel them as you would a banana because they have thicker, more resilient skins. However, this doesn't have to get in the way of you and your tostones, maduros, and mofongo! Watch the below video to learn how to peel a plantain quickly and easily, and check back every Monday for more simple cooking videos that show you how to make your favorite Latin foods fast!

Now that you know how to peel a plantain, try it in some of our favorite recipes: Caramelized Plantain Split Sundae, Coconut Seafood Soup with Plantain Dumplings, and Chifles. 

Melissa Bailey, amateur chef and the award winning blogger behind HungryFoodLove.com, is spicing up The Latin Kitchen with a series of fun, one-minute videos that teach you how to easily work with your favorite Latin ingredients and cook your favorite Latin recipes. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Melissa now lives in upstate New York with her husband and daughter. In 2013 she was named Best Latin@ Food Blogger by LATISM, a national non-profit that recognizes the best Latino influencers in the digital space. Her blog was also voted number 5 top recipe blog in TheKitchn’s 2013 annual Homies Awards. In addition to offering tasty recipes, HungryFoodLove.com raises awareness and funds that provide aid to impoverished children in the Dominican Republic.