Cook another few minutes until it gets very sticky. Drop by tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet. Let the candy cool completely. This recipe makes approximately 15 pieces. Many people in Puerto Rico have banana trees in their backyards.
Plantains look just like bananas but are larger and thicker, and have a different flavor.
Plantains and bananas are prepared either green or ripened. Guavas or guayabas are a favorite fruit in the island. They are eaten ripe when the fruit is yellow. Try guava jelly on toast for breakfast. Add cold Malta and blend well.