8 Ways to Cook with Unripe Produce

Is your produce too hard or too green? Don't let that stop you from eating it

By SAVEUR Editors April 25, 2016

Recipes

Matt Taylor-Gross

Got Green Almonds?

Olive Oil-Poached Green Almonds with Dill

Chickpeas Make Great Hummus at Any Stage

This recipe comes from test kitchen assistant Jake Cohen, inspired by a similar hummus he tried while working at Restaurant Daniel in New York City. Fresh chickpeas provide a vibrant green color and brightness that pair well with the Asian flavors in this dip.

An Easy Way to Use Green Papaya

Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Or Substitute Mango

Thai Green Mango Salad (Som Tum Mamuang)

A Condiment for All Occasions

On Canada’s Prince Edward Island, firm, underripe green tomatoes are transformed into a tangy-sweet condiment that is often served alongside salt cod cakes. See the recipe for Green Tomato Chow »

Mint and Green Mango Chutney

Green mango and aromatic mint combine to delicious effect for this tart, refreshing Indian purée. Green Thai chiles lend a spicy note, while cumin and the garlic-like powder asafoetida give an earthy backbone to the condiment.

Pickled Green Bananas (Guineos en Escabeche)

Unripe, green bananas pickled in a garlicky brine make a refreshing condiment alongside the roast pork shoulder.

And Another Choice for Green Bananas

Tender root vegetables and fried fish make this garlicky stew a satisfying meal.