Place the plantain slices on the baking sheet (lined with parchment paper) making sure they do not overlap each other so that they bake evenly. Place the tray in a preheated oven at 390°F/200°C ...

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Place the plantains in a roasting tin and roast for 15 minutes until softened. Leave to cool slightly, then peel and mash with a fork in a large bowl.

roast the plantains on the barbecue over a medium–high heat, turning regularly, for about 15 minutes until they are blackened and the skin splits. Alternatively, you can do this in an oven ...