How to Choose The Right Banana for Any Recipe

April/May 2018 Issue

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To get the best flavor in any recipe that calls for ripe bananas, such asOld-School Banana Cream Pie, use these guidelines to ensure that you choose the right ripeness.

Underripe

• Stir-fries
• Stews
•Curries
•Substitute for plantains
• Deep-fried

Barely Ripe

• Stews
•Curries
• Casseroles
•Deep-fried

Ripe

•Fruit salads
•Fruit tart toppings
• Rice orbread puddings
• Roasted

Very Ripe

•Cheesecakes
• Trifles
• Fillings for French toast, crêpes, or sandwiches
• Broiled,grilled, orflambéed whole

Overripe

•Smoothies
•Quick breads
•Pancakesor waffles
• Daiquiris or other cocktails

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