Plantain Recipe
Plantains are a major food staple in many regions of Africa. Plantains are typically eaten cooked and boiled plantains are easy to prepare.
Boiled Plantains African Recipe
Explore and Understand Africa Through Her Food and Culture
6-27-2010
Many plantain recipes call for frying, but this method increases the calorie content.
Boiled Plantains African Recipe
Ingredients
2 green large plantains
Water for boiling
Spices of your choice
Directions
In a large pot of salted boiling water or vegetable broth carefully drop washed stemmed unpeeled plantains in boiling water. Cook for 15- 20 minutes until tender. Peel before serving and sprinkle with salt, pepper, cumin, red pepper or any spice of your choice.
Did you know?
Plantains look like a larger version of a banana but have thicker peels and starchier fruit. Plantains are often used in African cooking and are a major food staple in many regions of Africa.
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