What is a Plantain?
Cooking bananas are banana cultivars in the genus Musa whose fruits are generally used in cooking. They may be eaten ripe or unripe and are generally starchy. Many cooking bananas are referred to as plantains or green bananas.
Where Can I Buy Plantain In South Africa?
Urban Ethnic Market
Address: Shop 8, 309 Pendoring Rd, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 6 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Wed
Phone: +27 11 678 0554
Oga African Market
Address: Village on main, Parklands Main Rd, Parklands, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8 pm
Phone: +27 21 928 8338
Food Lover’s Market Menlyn Mall
Address: Garsfontein Road Lois Avenue, Shop G197, Menlyn Mall, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0063, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8 pm
Phone: +27 12 348 3760
Do you get plantain in South Africa?
Our technology and high standards ensure that fresh, premium-quality fruit arrives on South African shores and can be found in local stores year round. Since 2016, we have imported and distributed 1,000 tons of fresh plantains in South Africa every year.
What is unripe plantain in South Africa?
Green unripe plantain is firm and starchy and can be used as a potato substitute. It is usually fried although it can also be boiled or mashed.
Yellow plantain is sweet in flavor and is usually fried, baked, grilled or mashed. Black plantain is sweet with a soft texture and is mainly used as a fried dessert.