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Caribbean, Latin American, and West Indian markets often have a more consistent stock of fully ripe (black) plantains.

If your store only has green plantains but you want sweet ones: Store them at . buy plantain

If you can't find ripe ones, many stores sell frozen, pre-sliced Goya Maduros in the frozen food aisle. Where to Buy Caribbean, Latin American, and West Indian markets often

Place them in a paper bag with an apple; the ethylene gas from the apple accelerates ripening. many stores sell frozen

Choose "big and chunky" plantains, which are often twice the size of a standard banana.

Expect it to take to go from solid green to fully black. Expand map How to Pick the Perfect Plantain - Food at the Center