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Plantains in Coconut Milk

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 74 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: African

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

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  1. Cut the plantain into 3 equal chunks, the peel and slice each chunk into 3 slices.
  2. Add the coconut milk, sugar and cardamoms to a pan set to a low to medium heat.
  3. Give everything a good stir, and add the plantain slices without overcrowding the pan.
  4. 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.
  5. Carefully transfer the plantains to a serving bowl using a slotted spoon, as they are very delicate and can break easily.
  6. 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

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

% 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.