Plantain Is NOT a Banana! What Is Plantain and How to Cook It | Captain German Exploring

What is plantain and why is plantain NOT a banana? In this video, Captain German Exploring reveals the truth about plantain vs banana and shows exactly how to cook plantain the right way. Many people think plantain is just a banana, but plantain is not a banana. If you’ve ever wondered what is plantain, how plantain is different from banana, and how to cook plantain properly — this video explains everything. In this episode: - What is plantain - Plantain vs banana – key differences - Why plantain is not a banana - How to cook plantain step by step - Fried plantain recipe - Traditional plantain dishes from Latin America Plantain is a staple food in many countries, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean. Unlike banana, plantain must be cooked before eating. Learn how to cook plantain, how to fry plantain, and why plantain tastes completely different from banana. If you searched for: what is plantain plantain vs banana how to cook plantain fried plantain recipe plantain is not a banana — this video is exactly what you need. 00:00 – Plantain Is NOT a Banana! Intro 00:28 – What Is Plantain? 01:05 – Plantain vs Banana: Key Differences 02:10 – Why Plantain Is Not a Banana 03:05 – Can You Eat Plantain Raw? 04:00 – How to Cook Plantain Properly 05:10 – Fried Plantain Recipe (Step-by-Step) 06:30 – Traditional Plantain Dishes 07:40 – Taste Test & Final Thoughts 🔗 FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE: You can find more videos in the thematical playlists: Tech: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAyK8_nGTU5T6rBgmnaD29Nu Pacific: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwCcElg4y66MbZUutd4-oyO Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwFm8c9fM4p25EjNGXk1xqu Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAy4NbkTUAoQ7-VQyO1HNN9L Interview: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwnkRQQBAwHb5siCfIrEsuS Life Style: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAySh7-UVF1R3JCXTj4o7PDp Boats Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwoPg7CBv-cZfj-k-QUiEGu Marinas Review: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAzD-Sze9mtftbA3ACZnm1bR Offshore Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAyvkrf9dFeBG1ogF34lwfuC Useful Information: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAygfTP1dE9W-ivYboaaoB__ Virtual Sailing School: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAzl87woOoE3VcFvFFFtoiSA Social Media & Contacts: * Telegram (Captain German): https://t.me/Captain_German_bot * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergey.german * Instagram (Captain German): https://www.instagram.com/sergiy.german * Instagram (Dina): https://www.instagram.com/dina_toporska Music Used in This Video: Special thanks to Blagoday Music for creating the original soundtrack for our adventure! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZI-l-dpynw_-cVvwlO_Ofg Subscribe to Captain German Exploring for more videos about exotic fruits, world food, cultural discoveries, and authentic local cuisine. #plantain #plantainvsbanana #whatisplantain #howtocookplantain #friedplantain #CaptainGermanExploring #exoticfood #worldfood #latinamericanfood