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How To Boil Plantains | Simple Tutorial For Oil Free Carbs

As a family, we have always enjoyed eating fried plantain. However, in 2018, I decided to embark on a weight loss journey and cutting down on fat and sugar were on top of my list. Plantains have natural sugar which make them a better option to other artificially sweetened foods, with empty calories. Most of my family members embraced the idea of eating boiled plantain but others didn't so, they fried theirs. Am still to win them over. Sometimes I roast them in the oven or, still fry them whenever I feel like having fried ones.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: African
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

Boiled Plantain
  • 6 medium- ripe plantains
  • ½ litre water

Equipment

  • A large saucepan
  • Chopping board
  • A kitchen knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the plantains thoroughly well with cold water
  2. Cut each of them into four pieces, cutting off both ends first
Boiling The Plantain
  1. Place the clean plantains in a large saucepan
  2. Add hot boiling water to the pan
  3. Boil on high heat for 15 minutes then simmer for 5 minutes
  4. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes as it will be steaming hot and serve
  5. Remove the skin and enjoy
  6. Can be eaten with a stew, beans, spinach, peanut butter, binyewa, or any other saucy foods of your choice.