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Plantain and ají peppers in Tenerife

Tostones, patacones or a proper sofrito need plantain and ají. At Frutería la Gomera, stalls 14/15 in the Mercado de África, we usually have both.

Every day, 08:00–14:00 · Stalls 14/15

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Fruit and vegetables at the Frutería la Gomera stall, Mercado de África
  • Plantain
  • Sweet ají
  • Hot ají
  • Tostones
  • Patacones

Plantain

Plantain is bigger and firmer than a Canary banana and is always eaten cooked: fried, roasted, boiled or baked. Green, it is ideal for tostones and patacones; ripe, with an almost black skin, it turns sweet and is perfect fried in slices.

Good to know

Sweet and hot ají peppers

Sweet ají adds aroma without heat and is a staple of Caribbean and Venezuelan sofritos and stews. Hot ají brings the kick. We have both on many days.

Easy recipes

Tostones: cut green plantain into thick rounds, fry, flatten and fry again. Maduros: slice ripe plantain and fry until golden. Sofrito: finely chop sweet ají, onion, garlic and pepper and cook gently.

Other ingredients

Round off your shop with coconut, tropical fruit and the day's vegetables. See the exotic fruit we usually have.

Where we are

Stalls 14/15, Mercado Nuestra Señora de África, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Every day 08:00–14:00. Availability varies; ask on WhatsApp if you need something specific.

Come and see us

See you at the market.

Every day 08:00–14:00, except a few public holidays. Mercado Nuestra Señora de África, Patio Naciente, stalls 14/15, 38005 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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Stalls 14/15
08:00–14:00, every day
Free parking
Spanish and English

Frequently asked questions.

Where can I buy plantain in Tenerife?

At Frutería la Gomera, stalls 14/15 in the Mercado Nuestra Señora de África, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is usually available.

Do you have sweet ají peppers?

Yes, we have sweet and hot ají on many days. Check on WhatsApp if you are coming specially.

Can you eat plantain raw?

No, it is always eaten cooked: fried, roasted or boiled.

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