When making green banana porridge mix the grated bananas with flour or oatmeal before adding to the water. this will allow the water to thicken as it begins to boil and the bananas begin to cook. To ensure a lump-free porridge use a wooden spoon or a whisk to stir the porridge while it cooks.
At home or abroad porridge is heavily featured on Jamaican breakfast menus. Cornmeal, oatmeal, peanut, banana porridge or hominy we love them all. For some a bowl or mug of this warm sweet nutritious goodness with a couple slices of buttered hardough bread or a few Excelsior hard crackers is all it takes to get through the morning. For others, porridge is the starter ‘a likkle something to clear your stomach’ before a hearty mid-morning meal.
Green bananas are used by Caribbean cooks to make dumplings, porridge, chips or boiled with other foods. Grating green bananas to make porridge is just of the many ways we use this staple Caribbean food. Making this Jamaican favorite is just as easy as making most other porridge. The hardest past is peeling and grating the green bananas. If you are not a fan of mutilated fingers or if you don’t own a grater a food processor makes a perfect substitute. Still don’t want all that hassle? Try using green banana flour. You will often find it prepackaged in Indian, Asian and African grocery stores. Peeling green bananas is easy work. Simply run a knife lengthwise along the spines (the ridges) of the bananas. Then use your fingers to push the skin away from the flesh. Watch this quick 90-second video to see how.
If you’d rather skip the grating and measuring, there are several varieties of banana porridge available in Caribbean grocery stores and online from retailers like Grace Foods and Amazon.com
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Jamaican Green Banana Porridge Recipe Video
FAQ
How to make Heinz banana porridge?
Can you put bananas in cornmeal porridge?
What are the benefits of drinking green banana porridge?
Does banana porridge taste better if you add water?
Your porridge will taste better and have more flavor if you add it before you start cooking. Water: Your gluten-free banana porridge is perfected by using water that has been brought to a boil and has been flavored with spices and vanilla for the ideal taste and moisture balance. How To Make Banana Porridge Jamaican Style?
How do you know if a banana porridge is good?
The banana or plantain should have a very strong green tint and be very vivid and off-yellow. As it cools, this porridge will get thicker. It ought to be creamy in texture. Some people prefer the greater texture and, as a result, blend less to allow for more chunks.
Is banana porridge vegan?
Banana Porridge is a Jamaican breakfast favorite, made with green bananas, flavorful coconut milk, and spices. It is, vegan, gluten-free, kid-friendly, easy to prepare and quite delicious! It is really simple and easy to make Jamaican banana porridge. This tasty green banana porridge is a wonderful breakfast option for both kids and adults.
Should I eat oatmeal or banana porridge?
Oatmeal is a fantastic start to the day, whether you are a baby, child or adult. This banana porridge has a wonderful creamy texture and delicious sweetness. Eat it as it is, or add different toppings for extra goodness and appeal. Quick and Easy: It doesn’t take much time or effort to make a pot of porridge on the stove.