If you have ever wondered how to cook plantain then you are in the right place, I’m going to show you how to bake it, boil it, grill it and fry it. Plantain is tasty cooked any way but it all depends on the ripeness of the plantain in what cooking method you will choose. Just don’t get them confused with bananas.
HOW TO SERVE FRIED PLANTAIN
I love to serve my caramelised healthy fried plantain over some thick Greek yogurt, a sprinkling of frozen blueberries, a drizzle of honey and a dusting of cinnamon. This is great for breakfast a snack or dessert, trust me! The warm sweet coconutty plantain with crisp caramelisation work well with the sour think creamy yogurt, the frozen blueberries add bursts of cold fruitiness, the honey adds sweetness and the cinnamon adds a little kick spiciness (“,)
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PLANTAIN BOIL BAKE GRILL FRY
There are many ways to cook plantain but I’m going to show you the 4 easiest ways how to boil it, bake it, grill it and fry it. What is your favourite way to eat plantain?
To boil your plantain bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and whilst it’s boiling wrap your plantain in foil. When your water is bubbling add your foil wrapped plantain and leave it to boil on a medium heat for 30 minutes or when you unwrap the foil you can pierce it with a fork smoothly.
When I boil plantain I like to use a green skinned one because I like to serve it with some Ghanaian jollof rice and stew and I don’t want my plantain tasting too sweet.
To bake plantain it’s just like boiling it. You cover your plantain in foil, place it on a baking tray and put it in the oven for 30 minutes at 200°C or when you unwrap the foil you can cut into it easily.
I love grilling plantain because it is so delicious to snack on. Peel your plantain then cut them into 1/2cm coins. Place them on a baking tray, drizzle over some oil if you want (they don’t need it) and grill your plantains until nice and golden on both sides.
I like to sprinkle over some chilli flakes over half of my plantains for a healthy version of Ghanaian kelewele and on the other half I like to add a little cinnamon for a Greek twist. This combo works so well together, the spicy and sweet kind of like a bag of sweet and salty popcorn (“,)
Fried plantain is my favourite! I’m not talking deep fried, dripping in oil though. What I’m talking about is a little dollop of coconut oil lightly covering your pan and then slices of plantain added so they caramelise beautifully.
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FAQ
Why is my plantain hard when I fry it?
Can you fry plantains after boiling them?
How long should you boil plantains for?
Which is better boiled or fried plantain?
Can plantain be boiled?
Plantain can be boiled in various stages of ripeness. From green plantains to yellow plantains, they can be boiled until it has softened. Just remember, if your plantain is yellow, it does not take as long to boil. Yellow plantain however has a sweeter taste. Hence the reason why we used it to make this plantain bread recipe!
What are the benefits of plantain?
Plantain is very popular among Brazilians, being eaten fried, cooked or roasted. Plantains are rich in fibre, potassium and flavonoids. Being easy to prepare an versatile, we can add regularly on a health diet plan.
Should you peel plantains before boiling?
You can peel the plantains first before boiling it. However, this may discolor the plantains. To reduce the level of the dark color while the plantains cook, add 1 tbsp. of lemon juice to help keep it from turning dark. You may also lightly season the water with salt while the plantain cook to enhance the flavor.
Should you boil plantains in a dark pot?
When it comes to boiling plantains, we highly recommend you use a pot that’s dark or you no longer care too much for. When plantains boil, they tend to change the color from clear to dark and leave a ring around the pot.