Green/Unripe Plantains
Price range: R350,00 through R750,00
Enjoy the firm and hearty Green/Unripe Plantain, a staple ingredient across Nigeria and West Africa. Unripe plantains are perfect for boiling, frying, or making porridge, offering a starchy base that pairs well with savoury dishes.
- Naturally Starchy: Lower in sugar, high in resistant starch for longer-lasting energy.
- Versatile Cooking Options: Boil, fry, roast, or mash for traditional African meals.
- Health Benefits: Packed with potassium, fibre, and complex carbs.
- Culinary Staple: Essential in dishes like plantain porridge, fufu, and more.
Green/Unripe Plantains are a West African essential, prized for their firm texture, mild flavour, and versatility in savoury cooking. Common in Nigerian, Caribbean, and Latin cuisines, unripe plantains offer a starchy alternative to potatoes and are perfect for hearty, satisfying meals.
- Earthy and Hearty Taste: Unripe plantains bring a subtle, earthy flavour that works well in stews, porridge, or as a side dish to protein-rich meals.
- Cooking Versatility: Ideal for boiling, frying, roasting, or pounding. Use them in dishes like plantain porridge (ukodo), boiled plantain and sauce, or fried as crispy snacks.
- Nutritional Value: High in fibre, potassium, iron, and complex carbohydrates, unripe plantains are great for digestive health and energy.
- Filling and Satisfying: Their dense, starchy texture makes them an excellent base for meals, keeping you fuller for longer.
- Diet-Friendly: Naturally gluten-free and suitable for paleo and whole-food diets, they’re a smart choice for clean eating.
Whether sliced and fried as a savoury snack or boiled and served with eggs or tomato sauce, green plantains offer nourishment, tradition, and versatility in every bite. A staple in African kitchens and beyond.
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- Delivery to Other Areas: Orders outside these regions are delivered within 24–72 hours, depending on your location and selected shipping option.
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- Additional Charges for Excess Weight: For orders exceeding a certain weight or size (e.g., 14kg+), additional shipping charges may apply. You will be notified if this affects your order.
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