Check a plantain recipe you plan to use to determine what level of ripeness you need. Tropical tubers such as yuca , malanga , name , and boniatos are increasingly available at supermarkets in the United States. They are used in stews and as accompaniments to meat dishes. Mangos, papayas, guavas, and coconuts are among the delicious tropical fruits found in Cuban cuisine, especially in desserts. And coconut products of all kinds, as well as the fresh fruit itself, have become ubiquitous in mainstream markets.
Cuban cooking makes excellent use of citrus fruits, especially limes and sour orange juice.