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Haitian Plantain Porridge Breakfast (Labouyi Bannann)

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 356 kcal
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 1 green plantain
  • 1 carrot
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 star anise
  • 1 12 ounce Can evaporated Milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar or more to taste
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg for garnish
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Assemble your ingredients!
  2. Wash, peel and cut the plantain into small pieces. It is ok if there is some skin still left on the plantains.
  3. Wash, peel and cut the carrot into small pieces.
  4. In a blender, combine the plantain, carrot, and 2 cups of water.
  5. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  6. In a small saucepan, place the star anise and the cinnamon stick in 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously. There should be little bubbles forming around the perimeter of the saucepan.
  7. Add the evaporated milk and the coconut milk to the saucepan.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and add the plantain and carrot puree.
  9. Stir until completely combined. The porridge will thicken slightly.
  10. Simmer on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes or until the plantain is completely cooked. The porridge should be smooth and creamy.
  11. Take a taste. If the porridge tastes a little grainy, it will need more cooking time.
  12. Add the vanilla and sugar. Stir to combine.
  13. Garnish with nutmeg and ground cinnamon if desired.
  14. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 41mg (2%) Potassium 571mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 3057IU (61%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356

% Daily Value*

Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Potassium 571mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 3057IU 61%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.