Orinoco bananas are recommended for cooking, in methods similar to preparing plantains. The South American bananas are very well-suited for making fritters and banana bread. The starchiness of Orinoco bananas lends well to frying whole. Peel and cut the fruit in half or thirds, coat in batter and fry in oil until golden brown.
Miami, FL
Nearly a decade ago, Miami began selling fruit at local farmers' markets, initially using a bicycle to pick up produce from nearby farms. As demand grew, Miami Fruit expanded, transitioning to car and van transport.
By 2016, prompted by requests from Facebook friends nationwide, Miami teamed up with partner Edelle Schlegel to establish Miami Fruit officially. Today, they collaborate with numerous local growers and operate their own seven-acre farm. The fruit they source usually ships the day after it’s picked, and it’s oftentimes fruit that simply can’t be found outside of the Tropics.
