It confines the steam in a fixed volume and,as you boil your pound of water, something else happens--thepressure inside begins to build up. As the pressure builds,something else happens--the temperature rises above 212Â°F for thefirst time.
Definition: Platanos fritos, or deep-fried plantains, are an indispensable side dish in Central America cuisine. However, platanos fritos differ from country to country, dish to dish.In Nicaragua, platanos fritos sometimes resemble potato chips, scooped from sizzling pots of oil with mesh ladles and served streetside.n Costa Rica and Belize, platanos fritos are softer, slow-fried and slightly caramelized. In most Central American countries, platanos fritos are sold in markets and grocery stores beside the Doritos and cans of Pringles.
Physical Characteristics. Platanus orientalis is a deciduous Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 30 m (98ft) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 7. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from Oct to February.o Haiyan Lee; Here in LA Platanus orientalis will grow but without the colder winters, it never will look quite as good as other species of Plantanus more adaptable to warm climates, such as Platanus acerifolia-London Plane Tree, the native California Sycamore-Plat.