Plantains in Coconut Milk
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Plantains in Coconut Milk
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Sweet Plantains in Coconut Milk with a hint of cardamom, an easy dessert that is flavourful and insanely delicious. The plantains are simmered in the sweet coconut milk until the milk thickens into a sauce, and the plantains are tender, nearly melting in your mouth.
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Ingredients
- 1 ripe plantain (it has yellow skin with black patches)
- 1 tin coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 tablespoon cardamoms
- 2 tablespoon caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Cut the plantain into 3 equal chunks, the peel and slice each chunk into 3 slices.
- Add the coconut milk, sugar and cardamoms to a pan set to a low to medium heat.
- Give everything a good stir, and add the plantain slices without overcrowding the pan.
- Leave to simmer until the plantains are tender, and the coconut milk is reduced and thickened into a sauce - my dish took 40 minutes to cook.
- Carefully transfer the plantains to a serving bowl using a slotted spoon, as they are very delicate and can break easily.
- Garnish with desiccated coconut and serve warm or cold.
Notes
- Make sure you use a non-stick pan and that the heat is not increased while the plantains are cooking, as they will stick to the pan and break. My plantains were ready in 40 minutes.
- There is no need to stir while the plantains are simmering, as they will break quite easily. And while I am sure it's still a delicious dish, the plantains look better if they still hold their shape.
- If the plantains are not quite ripe yet, it's best not to use them just yet, as they won't cook well, and they will be still tough even after cooking them for long - been there, done that!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
74kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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