(L to R): Ripe apple banana, ripe plantain banana, and back tostones made from unripe green plantain smashed and fried.

Plantain, or platano, is a type of banana that was one of the staples brought from West Africa to Cuba along with okra and yams.

( Image 11 of 18 ) Photo From: Soul de Cuba Cafe - Honolulu Hawaii / Cuban Cusine And More - Downtown Chinatown Restaurant Honolulu Hawaii