Boiled plantain
This simple plantain recipe to quick and easy to make – it’s basically fool-proof. All you need are very ripe plantains and boiling water. Twenty minutes later, you’ll have a delicious, sweet side dish that pairs well with any savory lunch.
Servings: 4
Calories: 53kcal
Ingredients
- 2 plantains
- 4 cups water (boiling)
Instructions
- Place pot on medium heat. Add boiling water.
- Wash the plantains. Cut off both ends.
- Cut the plantain into 1-inch pieces. (Or remove the peel then cut into 1-inch pieces)
- Add the plantain pieces to boiling water.
- Leave to boil until soft (approx. 20 minutes).
- Strain.
- Rinse to remove froth. Strain again.
- Remove the peels (if left on).
- Serve alongside savory meals especially rice dishes.
