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Plantains Cluster of unripe green bananas (Musa acuminata Colla) growing on a banana plant with large green leaves in the background. Peruvian ceviche served in a blue bowl with raw seafood, lime, cilantro, peppers, and lettuce, accompanied by plantain chips, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro on the side.
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Plantains
Ripening plantain bananas (Musa species). Plantains are starchy fruits and...
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Unripe bananas
Cultivated plantain bananas (Musa species).
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ceviche
Ceviche served with plantains, cilantro, lime, and peppers.
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