India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unusual banana varieties

Re:India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unu... by programmertote on Tuesday January 12, 2021 @01:28PM (#25751186)

Yes! I noticed that latino grocery stores have some common varieties that are available in my home country, which is in south asia. Those 'little banana' that you are referring to is one of them, but they taste slightly different from what's available in my country (close, but not exactly the same). :)

Also, for those who have never tried this before: try to make refreshing juice out of Tamarind (available in latino grocery shops) and maybe a spoon of sugar. Super delicious in the summer.

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Re:India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unu... by alistairSH on Tuesday January 12, 2021 @01:45PM (#25751454)

Also check any local Asian markets. Here in DC, we have a mix of latino, asian, and mid-eastern markets. The variety of fruits, vegetables, and seafood is great. Usually far less expensive than chain grocers too, even for "normal" items.

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Re:India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unu... by Shared404 on Tuesday January 12, 2021 @02:22PM (#25752034)

There's a pretty good Asian market in Austin if anyone's looking for one in that area.

Before Covid we'd drive up to Austin every few month's and resupply on curry paste and a couple other things.

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