The Latin Kitchen — Season 1, Episode 3: Plantain Recipes
Reality, Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 15 episodes
Episode synopsis
Plantain is one of the most popular ingredients in Venezuelan cuisine and passionate cook Juan Pablo Gonzalez shows us how it can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. While it may look like a banana, the plantain has a completely different but delicious flavour, especially when fried up and transformed into savoury French fry-like tostanes. Next up, Juan Pablo shows us how to make plantain lasagna - yes, lasagna. He layers savoury fried plantain strips with a mouthwatering halibut and veggie stew, topped with delicious cotija cheese. Then our host shows us how to make a pescado frito con patacones, a simple but incredible feast, featuring red snapper with tostanes. Finally, Juan Pablo introduces us to the plantain's sweet side with a dessert that won't last long on your plate: a decadent pudding pie with a sticky syrup base.
About The Latin Kitchen
The Latin Kitchen is an upbeat half-hour of culinary favourites from Mexico, Spain, and Venezuela. In their very own rustic Latin Kitchen, Juan Pablo (Venezuela), Luis (Mexico) and Tigretón (Spain) give us fresh takes on traditional Latin meals. Our hosts introduce us to simple techniques and new ingredients sure to spice up any dinner party or weeknight meal. In each fast-paced episode, we’ll explore Spanish, Mexican, or Venezuelan cooking, with hosts focusing on an ingredient or regional flavour for four mouth-watering recipes. The hosts bring their own unique culinary style to the table, sharing stories of growing up in Latin kitchens with recipes passed down through the generations to inspire and entertain audiences.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Venezuelan Corn Recipes
- E2Arepas: Venezuela's National Bread
- E4Traditional Venezuelan Recipes
- E5Dinner, Venezuelan Style
- E6Spanish Tapas
- E7Ajillo (Garlic)
- E8Spain's Specialty: Pork
- E9Spanish Coastal Recipes
- E10Seafood with a Spanish Twist
- E11Traditional Mexican Beans with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- E12Baja Dishes
- E13Mexican Street Food