The Many Uses of the Plantain

Plantain, that banana thing that´s not quite a banana. Whereas bananas serve only one purpose, here on base camp after intense scientific experimentation we have compiled a list of the multiple uses for plantain.

1. Patacones! Slice, bash, fry, done.

2. Potato substitute, nowhere near as good but desperate times…

3. Street food, grilled con queso, si.

4. No more nails! It´s pretty sticky stuff

5. Decorations, they look bang tidy

6. Giant banana

7. Machete, probably sharper than most of the ones here on base camp

8. Disappointing people, “We´ve got chips for dinner… plantain chips”

9. Stocking fillers, Father Christmas really hates you

10. Olly has found some more ´personal´ uses for plantain that really shouldn´t be disclosed here…

But seriously, if there´s any way to make this plantain bombardment more bearable, radio us!

Gemma Maynard & Ella Playfair, GVI Amazon Volunteer & Intern

The Many Uses of the Plantain