How To Peel Plantains. Try this easy technique for peeling green or yellow plantains: Cut off both ends of the plantain; Observe the ridges of the plantain. Cut a shallow slit down the length of each ridge, making sure not to go too deep. The idea is to c

It will come off in sections. You may need to use the knife at the edge of each section to help loosen it from the flesh. A green plantain's peel will be stiff, while a yellow plantain's peel will be pliable. Don't worry if a few small chunks

Choose plantains according to the recipe you will be preparing. Ripe plantains are sweet and easiest to peel, but are inappropriate for some recipes. Unripe plantains are green and hard, and are perfect for recipes such as Mofongo (fried and mashed green