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.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine African
A large saucepan
Chopping board
A kitchen knife
Boiled Plantain
- 6 medium- ripe plantains
- ½ litre water
Preparation
Wash the plantains thoroughly well with cold water
Cut each of them into four pieces, cutting off both ends first
Boiling The Plantain
Place the clean plantains in a large saucepan
Add hot boiling water to the pan
Boil on high heat for 15 minutes then simmer for 5 minutes
Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes as it will be steaming hot and serve
Remove the skin and enjoy
Can be eaten with a stew, beans, spinach, peanut butter, binyewa, or any other saucy foods of your choice.
Keyword acholi food, african cuisine, boiled plantain, boiling plantain