You’ve probably seen plantains at the grocery store and been perplexed: What’s with the big, green bananas? The sweet and starchy fruit has to be cooked to be palatable, but once it is served piping hot, it’s a delicious side dish to any spicy Jamaican meal. Often fried, then topped with butter and salt and pepper, the plantain is much like a tropical sweet potato. You can also find them sold by themselves as a substantial snack; their gooey richness makes them delicious at mealtimes or in between.